Quiz 3

Question 1

identify/describe 3 extra-embryonic membranes

Answer 1

1. amnion - inner most layer, contains amniotic fluid
2. allantoic - vascular
3. chorion - outermost layer

Question 2

identify 6 potential layers used to classify maternal/fetal barrier

Answer 2

1. Fetal endothelium
2. Fetal connective tissue
3. Fetal chorion epithelium
4. Maternal endometrium epithelium
5. Maternal connective tissue
6. Maternal endothelium

Question 3

true or false. in the ewe, placentation can be considered epitheliochorion.

Answer 3

true

Question 4

what is the role of eCG during early pregnancy?

Answer 4

stimulates follicular development, induce accessory CL

Question 5

tissue responsible for the production of eCG & species of animal producing it.

Answer 5

endometrial cups; horse

Question 6

true or false. during a normal pregnancy, maternal blood pressure is significantly increased.

Answer 6

false

Question 7

during pregnancy ability of maternal blood to coagulate decreases.

Answer 7

false. protective mechanism in case of trauma

Question 8

2 components of placentome & indicated which is of fetal origin and maternal origin.

Answer 8

fetal cotyledons

maternal caruncles