Placenta (Task 3) Flashcards
1
Q
Forms the outer layer of the chorion
A
Trophoblast
2
Q
Forms inner layer of chorion
A
Mesoderm
3
Q
Where nutrient exchange between mother and fetus occurs
A
Intervillous Spaces
4
Q
Produce hCG
A
Trophoblast Cells
5
Q
Role of hCG
A
Maintains Corpus Luteum so Progesterone can still be produced
6
Q
Role of Human Placental Lactogen (HPL)
A
Adjusts maternal metabolism to ensure fetus receives sufficient nutrition e.g., reduced insulin sensitivity, increases lipolysis
7
Q
Immunoglobulin which can traverse the placenta
A
IgG
8
Q
Placenta Praevia
A
Placenta overlying cervical os
9
Q
Cause of pre-eclampsia
A
Insufficient invasion of trophoblast cells leading to maladaptive spiral arteries
10
Q
Vasa Praevia
A
Umbilical cord laying over cervical os
