Pregancy Flashcards

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1
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Approximately how many days does it take for fertilised egg to reach the uterus?

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5

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2-3 days after reaching the uterus, what occurs?

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Implantation occurs. The ball of cells sinks into the soft uterine longing which provides it with the nutrients it needs for its growth and development.

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Why does the baby’s and mothers blood never meet?

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  • baby may have a non-compatible blood type with the mother.

- prevent the spread of HIV and other diseases.

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