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What hormone influences the corpus luteum to continue functioning after fertilization?
What hormone influences the corpus luteum to continue functioning after fertilization?
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Estrogen
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) (correct)
- Progesterone
Which part of the endometrium lies directly under the embryo and establishes communication with maternal blood vessels?
Which part of the endometrium lies directly under the embryo and establishes communication with maternal blood vessels?
- Decidua vera
- Syncytiotrophoblast
- Decidua basalis (correct)
- Decidua capsularis
What happens when decidua areas fuse?
What happens when decidua areas fuse?
- Entire inner surface of the uterus is stripped away (correct)
- The trophoblastic layer of cells stops maturing rapidly
- The uterus becomes less susceptible to hemorrhage and infection
- The placenta detaches from the uterine wall
What do chorionic villi resemble as they reach out into the uterine endometrium?
What do chorionic villi resemble as they reach out into the uterine endometrium?
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What layer is responsible for the production of hormones in chorionic villi?
What layer is responsible for the production of hormones in chorionic villi?
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