pregnancy, growth and development Flashcards
a secondary oocyte and a spermatozoon form a zygote that prepares for cell division
fertilization
a group of blastomeres created by cleavage divisions
pre-embryo
occurs when the blastocyst adheres to and then becomes enclosed within the uterine lining about 7 days after fertilization
implantation
the stage of development that results from the cleavage
morula
consists of an outer trophoblast and an inner cell mass; stage begins once the zygote arrives in the uterine cavity
blastocyst
the outer layer of cells, which separates the outside world from the blastocoele and provides nutrients to the developing embryo
trophoblast
begins as a layer of cells spread out around the outer edges of the blastocoele to form a complete pouch; forms from endoderm and mesoderm, it is an important site of blood cell formation
yolk sac
begins as cells from the blastodisc migrate around a cavity that separates the inner cell mass from the trophoblast; forms from ectoderm and mesoderm, it encloses the fluid that surrounds and cushions the developing embryo and fetus
amnion
fluid contained in the amniotic cavity that surrounds and cushions the developing embryo or fetus
amniotic fluid
begins as an outpocketing of the endoderm near the base of the yolk sac; base gives a rise to the urinary bladder; forms from endoderm and mesoderm
allantois
forms the interface between fetal and maternal systems
placenta
name the 4 extra-embryonic membranes
- yolk sac
- amnion
- allantois
- chorion
forms from mesoderm and trophoblast; it surrounds the blastocoele
chorion
the connecting stalk between the fetus and the placenta
umbilical cord
deoxygenated blood that flows to the placenta
umbilical artieries
produced by the placenta, softens the pubic symphysis and dilates the cervix
relaxin
begins with the onset of true labor, as the cervix dilates and the fetus begins to move toward the cervical canal
dilation stage
begins as the cervix dilates completely and continues until the fetus has completely emerged from the vagina
expulsion stage
the uterus gradually contracts, tearing the connections between the endometrium and the placenta and ejecting the placenta
placental stage