Embryonic and Fetal Structures Quiz
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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?

  • Decidua vera
  • Syncytiotrophoblast
  • Decidua basalis (correct)
  • Decidua capsularis

    • 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?

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    What layer is responsible for the production of hormones in chorionic villi?

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