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Questions and Answers
What is the primary hormone responsible for inducing uterine contractions during parturition?
What is the primary hormone responsible for inducing uterine contractions during parturition?
- Estrogen
- Relaxin
- Oxytocin (correct)
- Progesterone
At what month does the heart form during embryonic development?
At what month does the heart form during embryonic development?
- Month 1 (correct)
- Month 3
- Month 4
- Month 2
Which layer of the embryo gives rise to the nervous system and skin?
Which layer of the embryo gives rise to the nervous system and skin?
- Endoderm
- Mesoderm
- Ectoderm (correct)
- Somatoderm
What significant development occurs during the fifth month of pregnancy?
What significant development occurs during the fifth month of pregnancy?
What is the average gestation period for humans?
What is the average gestation period for humans?
What is the primary function of the placenta during pregnancy?
What is the primary function of the placenta during pregnancy?
Which hormone is NOT produced by the placenta?
Which hormone is NOT produced by the placenta?
What connects the placenta to the embryo?
What connects the placenta to the embryo?
What happens to the inner cell mass of the embryo immediately after implantation?
What happens to the inner cell mass of the embryo immediately after implantation?
Which statement about chorionic villi is accurate?
Which statement about chorionic villi is accurate?
Flashcards
Placenta function
Placenta function
The placenta facilitates oxygen and nutrient delivery to the embryo, and removes carbon dioxide and waste products.
Chorionic villi
Chorionic villi
Finger-like projections on the trophoblast that form the placenta.
Umbilical cord
Umbilical cord
Connects the embryo to the placenta for transporting nutrients/oxygen and waste removal.
Implantation
Implantation
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Placental hormones
Placental hormones
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Gestation Period
Gestation Period
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Parturition
Parturition
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Oxytocin
Oxytocin
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Lactation
Lactation
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Embryonic Development
Embryonic Development
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