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In ectopic pregnancy, implantation can occur outside the uterus due to what abnormality?
In ectopic pregnancy, implantation can occur outside the uterus due to what abnormality?
- Blastocyst unable to develop in the uterus
- Growth of the embryo and placenta
- Increased vascularity at the implantation site (correct)
- Endometrial shedding during the menstrual phase
What symptoms are commonly associated with ectopic pregnancy?
What symptoms are commonly associated with ectopic pregnancy?
- Joint pain and eye problems
- Back pain and dizziness
- Abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding (correct)
- Headaches and nausea
How does the epithelium at abnormal implantation sites respond to the blastocyst?
How does the epithelium at abnormal implantation sites respond to the blastocyst?
- Increased vascularity (correct)
- Decreased supportive changes
- No change in response
- Decreased vascularity
Why are ectopic pregnancies considered medical emergencies?
Why are ectopic pregnancies considered medical emergencies?
What is the most common symptom of ectopic pregnancy?
What is the most common symptom of ectopic pregnancy?
What is the most significant risk associated with ectopic pregnancies?
What is the most significant risk associated with ectopic pregnancies?
What hormone prevents the degeneration of corpus luteum if fertilization occurs?
What hormone prevents the degeneration of corpus luteum if fertilization occurs?
In the absence of fertilization, what causes a mass of fibrotic scar tissue to form from the degenerated corpus luteum?
In the absence of fertilization, what causes a mass of fibrotic scar tissue to form from the degenerated corpus luteum?
What secretes human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the context of pregnancy?
What secretes human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the context of pregnancy?
What is the function of progesterone in maintaining the endometrial wall?
What is the function of progesterone in maintaining the endometrial wall?
How does human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) contribute to ectopic pregnancy?
How does human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) contribute to ectopic pregnancy?
What is the primary role of fimbriae in oocyte transport?
What is the primary role of fimbriae in oocyte transport?
What hormone is responsible for causing ovulation?
What hormone is responsible for causing ovulation?
What is the role of the corpus luteum after ovulation?
What is the role of the corpus luteum after ovulation?
What happens to the remaining cells of the ruptured follicle under the influence of LH?
What happens to the remaining cells of the ruptured follicle under the influence of LH?
Which hormone is responsible for thickening the endometrium during the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle?
Which hormone is responsible for thickening the endometrium during the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle?
What triggers the release of the oocyte surrounded by the cumulus oophorus during ovulation?
What triggers the release of the oocyte surrounded by the cumulus oophorus during ovulation?
The expansion of the secondary follicle into a preovulatory follicle is primarily influenced by which hormone?
The expansion of the secondary follicle into a preovulatory follicle is primarily influenced by which hormone?
