5. Embryology- Exam 2 Flashcards
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where does Fertilization occurs
ampullary region of the fallopian tube
Sperm + Oocyte =
Zygote
–undergoes cell divisions
when does the zygote reach 2 cell stage
30 hours post fertilization
when does the zygote reach 4 cell stage
40 hours post fertilization
when does the zygote reach 12-16 cell stage
72 hours post fertilization
the zygote goes through a Series of mitotic divisions. describe what is happening
Cells increase in number
Become smaller with each division
Cells are called
Blastomeres
Cells are loosely arranged until what cell stage
8 cell stage
After the which cleavage do cells have maximized contact with each other
3rd cleavage
After the 3rd cleavage, they start to undergo what
compaction
–Cells separate into inner and outer cells
16 cell stage is called a
Morula
Morula=
Has defined inner and outer cells
Morula Inner cells =
inner cell mass (will become the embryo)
Morula Outer cells =
outer cell mass (will become the trophoblasts, which will be the placenta)
Morula makes its way into what
the uterus
when the Morula enters uterine cavity- Fluid penetrates into the intercellular spaces of the Inner Cell Mass. The spaces become a single cavity called what
Blastocele
After the Morula makes its way into the uterus, it Enlarges and becomes what
embryo is called a Blastocyst at this point
Blastocyst is comprised of what 3 things? describe them
- Trophoblast – outer covering. Formed from cells of the outer cell mass. Cells flatten and eventually form the epithelial wall of the blastocyst
- Blastocele – Internal fluid filled space
- Embryoblast – Inner cell mass. Located at one pole
Of the blastocyst, the Trophoblast and part of inner cell mass will become the ______ while the rest of inner cell mass will become the ______
placenta
embryo
how long does the blastocyst remain free in the uterus
2 days
when does implantation occur
Around day 6 (after fertilization)
describe what happens when implantation occurs
- Trophoblastic cells over the embryoblast pole penetrate btwn the epithelial cells of the uterine wall.
- Blastocyst attaches to uterine epithelium, the endometrium- Oriented so the inner cell mass is near the endometrium
describe the 5 steps to get to implantation
- Fertilization= 12-24 hours after ovulation
- Cleavage= completed 30 hours after fertilization
- Morula= 3-4 days after fertilization
- Blastocyst= 4.5-5 days after fertilization
- Implantation= 6 days after fertilization
at what day is the Blastocyst is partially embedded
day 8