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Which of the following substances cross the placenta through simple diffusion?
Which of the following substances cross the placenta through simple diffusion?
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?
What is the primary function of relaxin during pregnancy?
What is the primary function of relaxin during pregnancy?
What is the effect of increased estrogen levels during pregnancy?
What is the effect of increased estrogen levels during pregnancy?
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During which weeks does the fetal heart shift blood through the foramen ovale and the ductus arteriosus?
During which weeks does the fetal heart shift blood through the foramen ovale and the ductus arteriosus?
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What is the primary function of hCG during pregnancy?
What is the primary function of hCG during pregnancy?
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What is the result of fertilization?
What is the result of fertilization?
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What percentage of sperm are killed due to acidity during fertilization?
What percentage of sperm are killed due to acidity during fertilization?
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What is the purpose of capacitation?
What is the purpose of capacitation?
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What are the two layers that surround the oocyte?
What are the two layers that surround the oocyte?
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What happens to the plasma membrane after fertilization?
What happens to the plasma membrane after fertilization?
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What is the result of the acrosomal reaction?
What is the result of the acrosomal reaction?
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What is the gestation time for full fetal development?
What is the gestation time for full fetal development?
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What is the purpose of the yolk sac?
What is the purpose of the yolk sac?
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What is the result of implantation?
What is the result of implantation?
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When is the placenta complete?
When is the placenta complete?
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