Questions and Answers(GRADED A+)
What is antepartal period - ANSWER-Period of pregnanc between conception and
onset of labor
1 ovum + 1 sperm = - ANSWER-Zygote(New life)
What does the embryo become - ANSWER-The baby
What does the trophoblast become - ANSWER-The placenta
Where is the best place for the placental attachment - ANSWER-At the top, leaves the
most room for baby to grow
What are the stages of fetal development - ANSWER--Preembryonic stage
-Embryonic stage
-Fetal stage
When is the Preembryonic stage - ANSWER-0 days to the 2nd week
When is the embryonic stage - ANSWER-2nd week through the 8th week
When is the fetal stage - ANSWER-8th week until birth
What are the two major functions of the embryonic stage - ANSWER--Organogensis
-Secretes human chorionic gonadotropin(hCG)
How does the placenta transfer nutrients - ANSWER-osmosis
, What is the function of the placenta - ANSWER--exchange nutrients
-secretes hormones
-Mom and baby's circulation (these never combine they remain separate)
Three parts of amniotic fluid - ANSWER--Amnion
-Chorion
-Decidua
What is the amnion - ANSWER--Most important part
-Produces amniotic fluid
What is the chorion - ANSWER-Placenta
What is the decidua - ANSWER-Moms endometrial tissue
What is polyhydramnios - ANSWER-Too much amniotic fluid ( more than 2000mL)
What is oligohydramnios - ANSWER-Too little amniotic fluid ( less than 500mL)
What is the umbilical cord - ANSWER--Lifeline to mom
-Formed from fetal membranes
Does the umbillical cord have nerve endings - ANSWER-no
how many veins are in the umbillical cord and what is the function - ANSWER--1 vein
- Circulates oxygenetaded blood