Pregnancy and Reproduction 1000ft View

Question 1

What cells are the located at the site of implementation?

Answer 1

Stromal cells

Question 2

Is amniotic fluid sterile?

Answer 2

Yes, but immune cells are within the lining in wait for an infectious invader

Question 3

What other substance is within sperm?

Answer 3

Prostoglandins, and these help propel them upward

Question 4

What helps sperm find the egg?

Answer 4

Prostoglandins (seminal fluid) in sperm and female orgasm

Question 5

What is the lifespan of sperm?

Answer 5

24-48 hours

Question 6

What causes the white color of sperm?

Answer 6

Prostatic fluid

Question 7

Where does fertilization usually occur?

Answer 7

Ampulla of the fallopian tube

Question 8

What is the concept of monospermy?

Answer 8

One single sperm is allowed to enter the cell, once entered the cell will depolarize so no others are able to enter

Question 9

Breakdown of what layer allows sperm to reach the plasma membrane of the egg?

Answer 9

Zona pellucida

Question 10

How long does it take epithelium lining to reach max thickness after fertilization?

Answer 10

1 week

Question 11

After fertilization, the zygote will continue to divide to form?

Answer 11

Blastocyte

Question 12

When will the blastocyte implant?

Answer 12

6 days after fertilization

Question 13

When does implantation of the blastocyte occur?

Answer 13

16-22 days

Question 14

What is the inner layer of the trophoblast?

Answer 14

Amnion

Question 15

What is the outer layer of the trophoblast?

Answer 15

Chorion

Question 16

When does the hypothalamus/pituitary of the fetus develop?

Answer 16

12 weeks

Question 17

What hormones will be elevated in female fetus’ to produce ova?

Answer 17

LH and FSH

Question 18

When does the fetal heart begin to contract?

Answer 18

Day 21

Question 19

What increases O2 delivery to the fetus?

Answer 19

Fetal hemoglobin, higher affinity to oxygen (increased oxygen and lower CO2)

Question 20

Increased estrogen levels during pregnancy helps to

Answer 20

Allow for enlargement of the uterus
Increase breast tissue/duct development
Increase external genitalia
Increase tissue laxity

Question 21

How much weight does mom typically gain on average during pregnancy?

Answer 21

25-35lb

Question 22

What are the early symptoms of pregnancy?

Answer 22

Late period
Tender breasts
Light spotting
Nausea
Fatigue
Cramping

Question 23

Who much does mom’s blood volume increase in the third trimester?

Answer 23

30%

Question 24

What is parturition?

Answer 24

Decrease of progesterone relative to estrogen to allow for uterine contraction (labor)

Question 25

What allows for appropriate progression of labor?

Answer 25

Prostaglandins

Question 26

The uterine contractions are infrequent, uncomfortable, and in some cases irregular, but they generate sufficient force to cause dilation and effacement of the cervix. Which phase of labor does this describe?

Answer 26

Latent Phase of Labor

Question 27

The premature newborn is more vulnerable to the effects of drugs because of which of the following?

Answer 27

Poorly developed BBB

Question 28

Couvelaire is a name given to which of the following that occurs during abruptio placentae?

Answer 28

A uterus that contains extravasated blood that has dissected between the myometrial fibers

Question 29

How many layers of cell types make up the follicular wall?

Answer 29

9

Question 30

The most significant act of progesterone on the uterus is

Answer 30

Prepare for pregnancy (nesting)

Question 31

What hormone is responsible for ovulation?

Answer 31

LH

Question 32

What is the site of rupture of the mature Graafian follicle?

Answer 32

The stigma