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After fertilization, the fertilized eggs continues down the ________.
fallopian tube
The egg enters uterus _____ days after conception.
3 to 4
Implantation or nidation occurs when ___________.
fertilized egg implants into upper portion of uterine lining
Implantation or nidation occurs about 7 days after _____.
conception
At the time of implantation some _______ may occur.
Bleeding
What is the Decidua?
The uterine lining
The outermost membrane that develops around developing embryo is called ______.
Chorion
________ are projections on surface of chorion which dig into the decidua to establish connection.
Chorionic villi
The Amnion is a thin protective _________ membrane that develops around the embryo
innermost
By late pregnancy it expands and adheres to the _______
chorion
By the end of a normal pregnancy there is close to a _____ liter of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac.
Liter
There is a constant production and exchange of amniotic fluid. Describe the cycle.
Fetus swallows fluid
Fetus voids into fluid
Lungs produce fluid
The amniotic fluid also performs several other functions. Name some of them.
oProtects and cushions the fetus
oPermits symmetrical growth
oAllows free movement of the fetus, aiding musculoskeletal development
oMaintains a constant body temperature
oPrevents compression of umbilical cord
oActs as wedge during labor
oProvides fluid to be used for analysis
What is an Amniocentesis?
Procedure done to remove a sample of amniotic fluid for testing
Oligohydramnios is a condition where there is ____ than a normal amount of fluid (<400) and can be associated with __________.
Less

Renal problems