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Which layer of the uterine wall is responsible for the periodic changes during the menstrual cycle?
Which layer of the uterine wall is responsible for the periodic changes during the menstrual cycle?
- Myometrium
- Endometrium - Functionalis layer (correct)
- Endometrium - Basalis layer
- Perimetrium
What is the ideal thickness of the endometrium during the implantation window?
What is the ideal thickness of the endometrium during the implantation window?
- Greater than 11 mm (correct)
- 8-11 mm
- Thickness does not matter for implantation
- Less than 8 mm
Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by the reestablishment of the endometrium?
Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by the reestablishment of the endometrium?
- Secretory/progestational phase (correct)
- Ovulatory phase
- Follicular/proliferative phase
- Menstrual phase
What is the main factor that determines the uterine receptivity during the implantation window?
What is the main factor that determines the uterine receptivity during the implantation window?
What is the purpose of the Basalis layer of the endometrium?
What is the purpose of the Basalis layer of the endometrium?
What is the key event that triggers the menstrual phase of the uterus?
What is the key event that triggers the menstrual phase of the uterus?
How does the endometrium change during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle?
How does the endometrium change during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle?
What is the purpose of the Myometrium layer of the uterus?
What is the purpose of the Myometrium layer of the uterus?
What is the process called when the balloon-shaped cells separate from the epiblast and slide under it along the primitive groove?
What is the process called when the balloon-shaped cells separate from the epiblast and slide under it along the primitive groove?
Which of the following is the source of the three germ layers (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm) from which all the tissues and organs of the embryo will develop?
Which of the following is the source of the three germ layers (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm) from which all the tissues and organs of the embryo will develop?
When the primitive streak appears, which of the following aspects of the embryo can be identified?
When the primitive streak appears, which of the following aspects of the embryo can be identified?
Where do some of the cells invaginated from the primitive streak enter?
Where do some of the cells invaginated from the primitive streak enter?
What is the potential of the cells remaining in the epiblast after the formation of the primitive streak?
What is the potential of the cells remaining in the epiblast after the formation of the primitive streak?
Which of the following is not a germ layer formed from the epiblast?
Which of the following is not a germ layer formed from the epiblast?
What is the function of the primitive streak during embryonic development?
What is the function of the primitive streak during embryonic development?
Which of the following is not a cell type that can be derived from the cells remaining in the epiblast after the formation of the primitive streak?
Which of the following is not a cell type that can be derived from the cells remaining in the epiblast after the formation of the primitive streak?
What is the primary focus of the field of embryology?
What is the primary focus of the field of embryology?
Which ancient Greek philosopher is considered a founder of embryology?
Which ancient Greek philosopher is considered a founder of embryology?
What theory did Aristotle propose regarding the origin of the embryo?
What theory did Aristotle propose regarding the origin of the embryo?
What is the preformationism theory?
What is the preformationism theory?
Who is considered the "Founder of microscopical anatomy, histology & Father of physiology and embryology"?
Who is considered the "Founder of microscopical anatomy, histology & Father of physiology and embryology"?
What did Marcello Malpighi believe about the hen's egg?
What did Marcello Malpighi believe about the hen's egg?
What is the term used to describe the study of congenital disorders that occur before birth?
What is the term used to describe the study of congenital disorders that occur before birth?
Which of the following best describes the scope of embryology?
Which of the following best describes the scope of embryology?
In which week(s) do the fetal lungs develop the ability to breathe?
In which week(s) do the fetal lungs develop the ability to breathe?
What happens to the fetus's respiratory system when born prematurely before the 26th week?
What happens to the fetus's respiratory system when born prematurely before the 26th week?
What is the primary function of the surfactant secreted by Type II pneumocyte cells in the fetal lungs?
What is the primary function of the surfactant secreted by Type II pneumocyte cells in the fetal lungs?
What is the primary cause of most deaths in newborns?
What is the primary cause of most deaths in newborns?
When do the fetus's eyes open?
When do the fetus's eyes open?
Which of the following developments occurs in the fetus between weeks 26 and 29?
Which of the following developments occurs in the fetus between weeks 26 and 29?
What is the primary function of the spleen in fetal hematopoiesis?
What is the primary function of the spleen in fetal hematopoiesis?
What is the approximate percentage of white fat in the fetus's body weight by the end of the 28th week?
What is the approximate percentage of white fat in the fetus's body weight by the end of the 28th week?
What is the primary function of nitric oxide inhalation in severe cases of persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPH)?
What is the primary function of nitric oxide inhalation in severe cases of persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPH)?
Which of the following statements about meconium aspiration is correct?
Which of the following statements about meconium aspiration is correct?
What is the primary function of the allantois during the embryonic period?
What is the primary function of the allantois during the embryonic period?
At approximately what week of development does the allantois begin to appear?
At approximately what week of development does the allantois begin to appear?
What is the primary function of the umbilical cord during pregnancy?
What is the primary function of the umbilical cord during pregnancy?
At approximately what week of development is the umbilical cord formed?
At approximately what week of development is the umbilical cord formed?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the allantois during the embryonic period?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the allantois during the embryonic period?
After the second month of pregnancy, what structures take over the functions previously performed by the allantois?
After the second month of pregnancy, what structures take over the functions previously performed by the allantois?