Fertilization and pregnancy Flashcards

1
Q

After fertilization the embryo goes further development and migrates from ____________ to ___________.

A

Oviduct
Uterus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

When does a woman become pregnant? in terms of Embryo location.

A

A woman become pregnant when embryo reaches endometrial lining of Uterus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Womb is the 2nd name of ________

A

Uterus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

The placenta serves as a _________ organ

A

Discoid organ

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

The placenta facilitates the _____________ and ____________ between the fetal and maternal circulation

A

exchange of gas
exchange of Nutrients

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Initially Corpus luteum, a temporary structure is formed in ovary, after ovulation, is sustained by a hormone known as _________________ which is produced by ________

A

human Chorionic gonadotrophin (HCD)
Placenta

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Estrogen and progesterone have have dual functions including _______________________ and _______________________

A

1- Inhibiting the activity of the anterior pituitary gland to prevent the maturation of new follicles
2- Sustaining the endometrial lining of uterus, eliminating the need for corpus luteum to be formed which ceases the menstruation to occur.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly