Implantation

Question 1

What is implantation?

Answer 1

A fertilised egg embossing itself to the uterine wall

Question 2

The process of implantation summarised
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Answer 2

1. Zygote
2. Cleavage
3. Morula
4. Blastocyst
5. Gastrula
6. Fetus

Question 3

What is the cleavage process?

Answer 3

The zygote undergoes rapid cell division to form 8 cells from 2 cells via mitosis

Question 4

Morula

Answer 4

Cells continue to undergo rapid cell division via mitosis and cells begin to differentiate

Question 5

Blastocyst

Answer 5

• where implantation occurs
• 2 layers form
  Outer layer and inner layer

Question 6

Gastrula

Answer 6

Embedded embryo forms 3 layers
Ectoderm: outer layer e.g lungs
Mesoderm: middle layer e.g muscular system
Endoderm: Inner layer e.g nervous system

Question 7

Fetus

Answer 7

Adult features have formed