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In placental mammals, where does the embryo develop fully?
In placental mammals, where does the embryo develop fully?
mother's uterus
What is the process called when the zygote undergoes a series of cell divisions?
What is the process called when the zygote undergoes a series of cell divisions?
cleavage
What does the implanted embryo secrete during the first trimester?
What does the implanted embryo secrete during the first trimester?
human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
What is the outer layer of the blastocyst called?
What is the outer layer of the blastocyst called?
What is the main function of the placenta?
What is the main function of the placenta?
How are materials exchanged between the foetal capillary bed and the maternal blood pools?
How are materials exchanged between the foetal capillary bed and the maternal blood pools?
What is the hormone that maintains the pregnancy?
What is the hormone that maintains the pregnancy?
What happens during organogenesis?
What happens during organogenesis?
What happens during the second trimester in relation to hormone levels?
What happens during the second trimester in relation to hormone levels?
What is the role of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) during the first trimester?
What is the role of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) during the first trimester?
How does the trophoblast contribute to the formation of the placenta?
How does the trophoblast contribute to the formation of the placenta?
What are the three methods of material exchange between the foetal capillary bed and the maternal blood pools?
What are the three methods of material exchange between the foetal capillary bed and the maternal blood pools?
What is the process called when the blastocyst develops into an embryo and goes through organogenesis?
What is the process called when the blastocyst develops into an embryo and goes through organogenesis?
When does the zygote obtain nutrients directly from the endometrium?
When does the zygote obtain nutrients directly from the endometrium?
What takes over the production of progesterone during the second trimester?
What takes over the production of progesterone during the second trimester?
What is the role of progesterone in maintaining the pregnancy?
What is the role of progesterone in maintaining the pregnancy?
What is the main function of the placenta?
What is the main function of the placenta?
What is the name of the process when the zygote undergoes a series of cell divisions?
What is the name of the process when the zygote undergoes a series of cell divisions?
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