Exam 4: Pregnancy And Human Developemnt Flashcards
1
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Describe the stages of fertilization
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2
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What happens as the newly fertilized egg travels to the uterus
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3
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How does the blastocyst implant in the endometrium
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Forms the placenta
4
Q
What is hcg
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Hormone produced by placenta
Peaks at early pregnancy
Produces progesterone to support the pregnancy
5
Q
What happens to placenta when hcg drops
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Takes over the production of hormones
6
Q
What are the primary germ layers of the gastrula and what does it develop into
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Ectoderm
Mesodermal
Endoderm
Layers give rise to tissues and organs developing embryo
7
Q
What changes does the mother experience during pregnancy
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8
Q
What metabolic changes does the mother experience?
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9
Q
What are the stages of labor
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10
Q
What are the changes associated with lactation?
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