Initiation of pregnancy Flashcards

1
Q

Capacitation of sperm is largely dependent on what?

A

CALCIUM

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2
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What are syncitiotrophoblast cells? What do they produce?

A

Cells of the trophectoderm that embed and penetrate the lining of the uterus

  • They produce chorionic gonadotropin
  • They produce progestogens (from cholesterol)
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3
Q

Human chorionic gonadotropin prevents degradation of what?

A

The corpus luteum

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