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Which type of nutrition occurs during the pre-implantation stage of pregnancy?
Which type of nutrition occurs during the pre-implantation stage of pregnancy?
- Uterine nutrition
- Haemotrophic nutrition
- Diffusion nutrition
- Histiotrophic nutrition (correct)
What is the function of the chorion in the development of the placenta?
What is the function of the chorion in the development of the placenta?
- Allows diffusion of nutrients
- Forms the placenta (correct)
- Produces hormones
- Transfers nutrients from mother to fetus
When does the transfer of nutrients from maternal blood occur during pregnancy?
When does the transfer of nutrients from maternal blood occur during pregnancy?
- During blastocyst stage
- From week 2
- Post-implantation (correct)
- Pre-implantation
Which cells are responsible for the production of testosterone in males?
Which cells are responsible for the production of testosterone in males?
What is the role of the SRY gene in sexual development?
What is the role of the SRY gene in sexual development?
Which ducts degenerate in the absence of testosterone?
Which ducts degenerate in the absence of testosterone?
What determines the genetic sex of an individual?
What determines the genetic sex of an individual?
Which layer separates the maternal and fetal blood in the placenta?
Which layer separates the maternal and fetal blood in the placenta?
When does the development of the placenta start?
When does the development of the placenta start?
Which of the following functions is NOT established by the end of Week 12 after fertilization?
Which of the following functions is NOT established by the end of Week 12 after fertilization?
What is the role of the placenta in maternal acceptance of the fetus?
What is the role of the placenta in maternal acceptance of the fetus?
Which hormone maintains the functional endometrium and helps develop the breasts during pregnancy?
Which hormone maintains the functional endometrium and helps develop the breasts during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, which hormone enlarges the uterus and later relaxes the pelvic ligaments and pubic symphysis?
During pregnancy, which hormone enlarges the uterus and later relaxes the pelvic ligaments and pubic symphysis?
Which hormone stimulates cortisol production via the fetal H-P-adrenal axis during pregnancy?
Which hormone stimulates cortisol production via the fetal H-P-adrenal axis during pregnancy?
Which hormone decreases glucose metabolism and uses fatty acid metabolism in the mother during pregnancy?
Which hormone decreases glucose metabolism and uses fatty acid metabolism in the mother during pregnancy?
