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Which substances require active transport across the placenta?
Which substances require active transport across the placenta?
During which weeks does the placenta take over the endocrine function from the corpus luteum?
During which weeks does the placenta take over the endocrine function from the corpus luteum?
What is the primary function of relaxin during pregnancy?
What is the primary function of relaxin during pregnancy?
What is the result of increased thyrotropin during pregnancy?
What is the result of increased thyrotropin during pregnancy?
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During which weeks does the fetus begin to produce surfactant in the lungs?
During which weeks does the fetus begin to produce surfactant in the lungs?
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What is the primary function of hCG during pregnancy?
What is the primary function of hCG during pregnancy?
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What is the result of the fusion of the nuclei of a sperm and an oocyte?
What is the result of the fusion of the nuclei of a sperm and an oocyte?
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What is the main function of the corona radiata and zona pellucida?
What is the main function of the corona radiata and zona pellucida?
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What is the process by which the sperm penetrates the corona radiata and zona pellucida?
What is the process by which the sperm penetrates the corona radiata and zona pellucida?
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What is the result of the depolarization of the plasma membrane after fertilization?
What is the result of the depolarization of the plasma membrane after fertilization?
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What is the term for the period of development from fertilization to the end of week 2?
What is the term for the period of development from fertilization to the end of week 2?
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What is the purpose of the yolk sac?
What is the purpose of the yolk sac?
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What is the result of the formation of the primitive streak?
What is the result of the formation of the primitive streak?
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What is the term for the process by which the embryo implants in the uterine wall?
What is the term for the process by which the embryo implants in the uterine wall?
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What is the purpose of the placenta in embryonic development?
What is the purpose of the placenta in embryonic development?
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What is the term for the stage of development from week 3 to week 8?
What is the term for the stage of development from week 3 to week 8?
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