The Embryo Develops During Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
What happens once an ovum has been fertilised?
A
It develops into an embryo and implants in the uterus
2
Q
What is the embryo called in later stages of pregnancy?
A
A fetus
3
Q
What happens once the embryo has implanted?
A
The placenta develops
4
Q
What does this allow the blood of the embryo and the mother to do?
A
Get very close to allow the exchange of food, oxygen and waste
5
Q
What do the amnion membrane forms do?
A
Surround the embryo
6
Q
What are the amnion membrane forms full of?
A
Amniotic fluid
7
Q
What does amniotic fluid do?
A
Projects the embryo against knocks and bumps
