10 Questions
What is the period called when the fetal adaptations to extraterrestrial life take place?
Placentation
Which structure helps in the formation of the placenta and encloses the embryo?
Chorion
Which layer gives rise to the nervous system and skin epidermis?
Ectoderm
What is the first major event of organogenesis?
Neurulation
Which structure forms part of the digestive tube, early blood cells, and vessels?
Yolk sac
In the placental stage, what is the maternal interface to the placenta called?
Decidua capularis
During embryonic development, the formation of body organs and systems is known as what?
Organogenesis
What does the somite known as dermatome cells form?
Dermis of skin
Which part of the embryo gives rise to the brain and spinal cord via the neural tube?
Ectoderm
From which cell type does the somite known as sclerotome cells form vertebrae and ribs?
Mesoderm
Test your knowledge on the delivery of afterbirth in the placental stage and the transition to extrauterine life, including Apgar score, first breath, and respiratory changes. Explore concepts such as placental detachment, uterine contractions, surfactant function, and respiratory rate.
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