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What is the primary hormone responsible for driving decidualization in the uterus?
What is the primary hormone responsible for driving decidualization in the uterus?
The decidua is formed from the outer layer of the uterus.
The decidua is formed from the outer layer of the uterus.
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What role does the decidua play in supporting the developing embryo?
What role does the decidua play in supporting the developing embryo?
The decidua provides structural support, nutrient supply, and immune protection.
Decidualization is the transformation of endometrial stromal cells into specialized _____ cells.
Decidualization is the transformation of endometrial stromal cells into specialized _____ cells.
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Match the following regions of the decidua with their functions:
Match the following regions of the decidua with their functions:
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Which of the following is a critical function of the decidua during early pregnancy?
Which of the following is a critical function of the decidua during early pregnancy?
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Ectopic pregnancy can still result in decidual reaction in the uterine lining.
Ectopic pregnancy can still result in decidual reaction in the uterine lining.
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What is a significant clinical marker for diagnosing ectopic pregnancy?
What is a significant clinical marker for diagnosing ectopic pregnancy?
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The decidua is vital for _____ implantation and placental development.
The decidua is vital for _____ implantation and placental development.
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What is the primary benefit of the morphological changes of the decidua during early pregnancy?
What is the primary benefit of the morphological changes of the decidua during early pregnancy?
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Study Notes
Decidua in Early Pregnancy
- The decidua is the modified uterine lining, crucial for early pregnancy.
- It develops from the endometrium (inner uterine lining).
- Decidualization, the transformation, is driven by progesterone and other hormones.
- Essential for embryo implantation, placental development, and pregnancy maintenance.
- Provides structural support, nutrient supply, and immune protection.
Structural Adaptations
- Decidua Basalis: Directly beneath the embryo, interacts with trophoblast cells to form the placenta. Anchors embryo, facilitates nutrient, gas, and waste exchange.
- Decidua Capsularis: Surrounds embryo, encapsulates it within the uterine cavity. Creates protective layer initially.
- Decidua Parietalis: Remainder of the endometrial lining not in direct contact with embryo; supports uterine structure. Fuses with the capsularis as pregnancy progresses.
- Adaptations Enable: Increased blood supply (angiogenesis), glandular secretions (glycogen-rich secretions), controlled trophoblast invasion.
Functional Roles
- Nutritional Support: Decidual cells store glycogen and lipids, serving as an early energy reserve for the embryo.
- Immune Modulation: Prevents maternal immune system from attacking the embryo. Includes immune cells like uterine NK cells.
- Endocrine Support: Produces hormones (prolactin, relaxin, cytokines) for embryo development, maintaining uterine stability and placental development.
- Regulation of Trophoblast Invasion: Regulates the depth and extent of trophoblast invasion to prevent harmful invasion of maternal tissues.
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Explore the crucial role of the decidua in early pregnancy, including its formation from the endometrium and the importance of decidualization. Learn about the structural adaptations such as Decidua Basalis, Capsularis, and Parietalis, and their roles in supporting embryo implantation and nutritional exchange.
