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