Parturition Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the placenta?
A
a temporary organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, connecting the developing fetus to the mother.
2
Q
What are caruncle implantation sites?
A
The site where trophoblasts bind
3
Q
Can you do studies on human placenta’s?
A
Yes
4
Q
What do trophoblasts do?
A
They burrow into the maternal arterioles to establish a blood flow to the placenta from the mother
5
Q
What can trophoblasts do wrong?
A
They can burrow too far or not enough to cause conditions such as placenta atresia or pre-eclampsia
6
Q
What studies are conducted on placenta’s?
A
Anything - genetics, toxins, future risks of heart attacks or stroke etc,
