FETAL STRUCTURES Flashcards

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The uterine endometrium continues to thicken because of the corpus luteum that isinfluenced by hCG, and instead of sloughing off in a usual menstrual cycle, it becomes the

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Deciduas

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he deciduas are divided into three parts:

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basalis, capsularis, and vera.

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3
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the middle layer and it protects the embryo and fetus from infectiousdiseases. This layer appears to function as early as 12 days’ gestation.

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Langhans’ layer

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4
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The layer disappears on the 20th to 24th week of gestation, however, leaving the fetus more susceptible to infections.

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Langhans’ layer

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5
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which is a Latin term for “pancake” for its appearance came from the trophoblast tissues and has a lot of functions that benefit the fetus.

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Placenta

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6
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Nutrients such as glucose, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and water as well as oxygen are transported through the _____ from the maternal blood supply to the fetus.

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The Placenta

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7
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The normal amount of amniotic fluid

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800 to 1000 mL.

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8
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it protects the fetus from trauma or pressure to the mother’s abdomen. It also regulates the temperature for the fetus and aids in muscular development allowing the fetus to move freely

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Amniotic Fluid

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9
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the transport of oxygen and nutrients from the
placenta to the fetus and the return of waste products from the fetus to the placenta

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Umbilical Cord

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10
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the cord is made up of a gelatinous mucopolysaccharide called ______ that protects the vein and arteries from trauma.

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Wharton’s jelly

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