Test 3 Information Flashcards
conception
the uniont of a single egg and sperm
sequential process of conception
gamete formation, ovulation, fertilization, and implantation
capacitation
removal of sperm protective coating
where does fertilization occur?
in the outer 2/3 of the fallopian tubes
when does implantation occur?
6-10 days after fertilization
what can you experience as a result of implantation?
spotting because of the implantation site
ectoderm
pituitary gland, nails, hair - epidermis
mesoderm
bladder, different big organ systems, cardiovascular system, muscles
endoderm
inside of the bladder, linings of the digestive tract, oral pharynx, components of the liver
when is the baby considered am enbryo
15 days to 8 weeks
oogenesis
the process of egg formation
spermatogenesis
the process of sperm formation
how long is the ovum considered fertile for after ovulation
24 hours
acrosome
cap on the sperm
when does oogenesis occur in females
in utero
how many eggs are being formed while in utero?
2 million eggs
how many oocytes mature and ovulate during a womans time of child bearing years
400-500 eggs
how much sperm is in one sample of sperm
200-500 million
zona reaction
when the sperm and oocyte meet and a capsule is formed around them to prevent further sperm to fertilize that egg
when is the heart fully developed in the embryo
8 weeks
when are the upper limbs fully developed in the embryo
8 weeks
when are the lower limbs fully developed in the embryo
8 weeks
when is the palate fully developed in utero
9 weeks
when are the ears fully developed in utero?
16 weeks
when is the CNS fully developed in utero?
38 weeks