5 Questions
What hormone influences the corpus luteum to continue functioning after fertilization?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Which part of the endometrium lies directly under the embryo and establishes communication with maternal blood vessels?
Decidua basalis
What happens when decidua areas fuse?
Entire inner surface of the uterus is stripped away
What do chorionic villi resemble as they reach out into the uterine endometrium?
Probing fingers
What layer is responsible for the production of hormones in chorionic villi?
Syncytiotrophoblast
Test your knowledge of embryonic and fetal structures with this quiz. Learn about the influence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and the changes in the endometrium during pregnancy.
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