20 Questions
By the end of which month of pregnancy in humans, does the foetus develop limbs and digits?
2 months
When can the first movements of the foetus and appearance of hair on the head be observed in humans?
5 months
By the end of which trimester in humans, are most of the major organ systems formed?
First trimester
At what stage of pregnancy in humans, is the embryo's heart formed?
1 month
By the end of how many weeks of pregnancy in humans, is the body covered with fine hair, eye-lids separate, and eyelashes formed?
24 weeks
How long does human pregnancy typically last?
9 months
How long does pregnancy typically last in dogs?
3 months
How long does pregnancy typically last in elephants?
18 months
How long does pregnancy typically last in cats?
3 months
By the end of how many months of pregnancy in humans, is the foetus fully developed and ready for delivery?
9 months
During pregnancy, the placenta facilitates the supply of _______ to the embryo.
oxygen and nutrients
Which of the following hormones is NOT produced by the placenta during pregnancy?
progesterone
What is the function of the umbilical cord?
To connect the placenta to the embryo
Which of the following hormones is NOT increased severalfolds in the maternal blood during pregnancy?
thyroxine
Which layer of the inner cell mass gives rise to all tissues and organs in adults?
mesoderm
What are the finger-like projections on the trophoblast called?
chorionic villi
What is the structural and functional unit formed by the interdigitation of chorionic villi and uterine tissue?
placenta
Which hormone is secreted by the ovary during the later phase of pregnancy?
relaxin
Which of the following is NOT a hormone produced by the placenta?
prolactin
What is the role of the placenta as an endocrine tissue?
To produce hormones necessary for supporting fetal growth
Test your knowledge on the structure and function of the placenta in pregnancy. Learn about chorionic villi, implantation, and the role of maternal blood in facilitating nutrient and oxygen exchange between the mother and developing embryo.
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