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What is the primary mechanism by which oxygen and carbon dioxide cross the placenta?
What is the primary mechanism by which oxygen and carbon dioxide cross the placenta?
- Facilitated diffusion
- Active transport
- Simple diffusion (correct)
- Osmosis
During which weeks does the placenta take over the endocrine function from the corpus luteum?
During which weeks does the placenta take over the endocrine function from the corpus luteum?
- Weeks 12-17 (correct)
- Weeks 6-10
- Weeks 18-22
- Weeks 24-28
What is the function of relaxin during fetal development?
What is the function of relaxin during fetal development?
- Loosens the pelvis and dilates the cervix (correct)
- Stimulates fetal growth and development
- Stimulates the production of thyroid hormone
- Inhibits uterine contractions
What is the primary function of progesterone during fetal development?
What is the primary function of progesterone during fetal development?
When does the production of surfactant by the lungs begin?
When does the production of surfactant by the lungs begin?
What is the primary function of hCG during fetal development?
What is the primary function of hCG during fetal development?
What is the term for the process by which a sperm fuses with an oocyte to form a zygote?
What is the term for the process by which a sperm fuses with an oocyte to form a zygote?
What is the function of the corona radiata and zona pellucida?
What is the function of the corona radiata and zona pellucida?
What is the term for the release of enzymes by the sperm to penetrate the corona radiata and zona pellucida?
What is the term for the release of enzymes by the sperm to penetrate the corona radiata and zona pellucida?
What percentage of blastocysts fail to implant in the uterus?
What percentage of blastocysts fail to implant in the uterus?
What is the function of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)?
What is the function of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)?
What is the term for the outer layer of cells that surrounds the embryo?
What is the term for the outer layer of cells that surrounds the embryo?
What is the purpose of the yolk sac?
What is the purpose of the yolk sac?
What is the term for the process by which the embryo develops into a three-layered disc?
What is the term for the process by which the embryo develops into a three-layered disc?
What is the term for the indentation that forms in the primitive streak?
What is the term for the indentation that forms in the primitive streak?
What is the function of the placenta?
What is the function of the placenta?
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