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What structural unit is formed by the interdigitation of chorionic villi and uterine tissue?
What structural unit is formed by the interdigitation of chorionic villi and uterine tissue?
Which hormone is NOT produced during pregnancy?
Which hormone is NOT produced during pregnancy?
What is a key function of the placenta during pregnancy?
What is a key function of the placenta during pregnancy?
Which layer of the blastocyst differentiates into the embryo after implantation?
Which layer of the blastocyst differentiates into the embryo after implantation?
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What is the primary role of chorionic villi during early pregnancy?
What is the primary role of chorionic villi during early pregnancy?
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What is necessary to maintain pregnancy immediately after implantation?
What is necessary to maintain pregnancy immediately after implantation?
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Which hormone produced during pregnancy is primarily responsible for metabolic changes in the mother?
Which hormone produced during pregnancy is primarily responsible for metabolic changes in the mother?
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What connects the placenta to the developing embryo?
What connects the placenta to the developing embryo?
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Which hormone is detected in pregnancy tests due to its role early in pregnancy?
Which hormone is detected in pregnancy tests due to its role early in pregnancy?
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What is the main structure responsible for nutrient exchange between the mother and fetus?
What is the main structure responsible for nutrient exchange between the mother and fetus?
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Study Notes
Pregnancy and Embryonic Development
- The trophoblast, part of the embryo, attaches to the endometrium.
- The uterine cells surround the blastocyst, leading to implantation.
- Finger-like projections (chorionic villi) develop on the trophoblast.
- Chorionic villi and uterine tissue interdigitate, forming a functional unit.
Placenta
- The placenta facilitates material exchange between mother and developing embryo.
- It provides oxygen and nutrients and removes waste.
- The placenta acts as an endocrine organ, producing hormones.
- Hormones like human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), human placental lactogen (hPL), estrogens, progestogens, etc. are produced.
- Relaxin is produced in the later phase of pregnancy.
- Maternal hormone levels (like estrogens, progestogens, cortisol, prolactin, thyroxine) increase during pregnancy.
- These hormone increases support fetal growth and maternal metabolic changes.
- Immediately after implantation, the inner cell mass (embryo) differentiates.
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Test your knowledge on the stages of pregnancy and the crucial role of the placenta in embryonic development. This quiz covers topics such as implantation, hormone production, and maternal changes during pregnancy. Perfect for students of biology and human anatomy.
