chapter 15 fetus and placenta Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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thymus
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- an organ of the endocrine and lymphatic systems
- secretes hormones; involved in immunity
2
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placenta
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- composed of both maternal and fetal tissues
- exchange of substances between maternal and fetal blood occurs here
3
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umbilical cord
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- contains umbilical vessels
- extends between the placenta and the umbilicus of the fetus
4
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umbilical artery
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- paired
- blood flows from the fetus to the placenta
5
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umbilical vein
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- single
- blood flows from the placenta to the fetus
