Fertilization/Conception Flashcards

1
Q

Total chromosomes from the male

A

23 Total
- 22 single chromosomes
- 1 X or Y sex chromosome

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2
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Total chromosomes from the female

A
  • 22 and X chromosome
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3
Q

Where does fertilization usually occur?

A

In the ampulla of the fallopian tubes

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4
Q

What do the high levels of estrogen do at the time of ovulation?

A
  • Thins cervical mucus to increase motility of the ovum
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5
Q

What sex is XX and XY?

A

XX = female
XY = Male

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6
Q

Zygote

A

Forms when egg and sperm unite

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7
Q

How many chromosomes does a zygote have?

A

46

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8
Q

Morula

A
  • Zygote divides many times to form this as it travels down the fallopian tube to the uterus
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9
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What are the two layers of the morula?

A

Blastocyst and trophoblast

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10
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Blastocyst

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  • Inner layer of the morula
  • Becomes the embryo, amnion, and yolk sac membrane
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11
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Trophoblast

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  • Outer layer of the morula
  • Becomes the fetal side of the plecenta and chorion
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12
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Decidua

A

What the endometrium of the uterus is called after implantation

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13
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What is the blastocyst called after implantation?

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Embryo

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14
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Decidua Basalis

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Part of the endometrium where the blastocyst imbeds and becomes the maternal placenta

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15
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Chorion

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