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Chapter 11: Conception and Fetal Development
UCD OB
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
06/08/2012

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Zygote
Definition
fertilized egg - single cell
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blastocyst
Definition
day 4
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implantation
Definition
day 7-12
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Morula
Definition
day 3
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Preembryonic stage
Definition
first 14 days of human development - starting at conception
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embryonic stage
Definition
day 15 - the end of week 8
Term
fetus
Definition
end of week 8
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decidua
Definition
name of the endometrium during pregnancy
Term
What does placenta mean in latin?
Definition
circular cake
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chorion
Definition
maternal side of sac
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amnion
Definition
fetal side of sac
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in the placenta and cord describe oxygenation
Definition
1 vein carrying oxygenated blood
2 arteries carrying unoxygenated blood
Term
ductus venosus
Definition
umbilical vein's blood flows through here into inferior vena cava bypassing the liver
Term
foramen ovale
Definition
links left and right atrium
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ductus arteriosus
Definition
bypasses lungs
Term
fetal contribution from placenta derives from...
Definition
chorion
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pinocytosis
Definition
cell drinking: absorb extracellular fluid and contents
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Wharton's Jelly
Definition
a specialized connective tissue surrounding the blood vessels in the umbilical cord
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HPL stands for
Definition
Human placental lactogen
Term
HPL is...
Definition
stimulates changes in mothers metabolic processes ensuring more:
protein
glucose
minerals
... for fetus
Term
hCG stands for
Definition
human chorionic gonadotropin
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hCG
Definition
prevents normal involution of the corpus luteum at end of menstral cycle
Term
What happens if corpus luteum stops functioning before 11th week
Definition
spontanious abortion
Term
What hormone is tested for in pregnancy tests
Definition
hCG
Term
When is hCG present?
Definition
As soon as implantation has occurred
Term
Estrogen
Definition
Term
Progesterone
Definition
1. increases secretions of fallopian tubes and uterus t provide appropriate nutritive matter for developing morula and blastocyst
2. aid in ovum transport through tubes
3. causes decidual cells to develop in uterine endometrium
4. must be present in high levels for implantation to occur
5. decreases uterine contractions reducing risk for spontaneous abortion
Term
hCT stands for
Definition
human chorionic thyrotropin

placental hormone
Term
Amniotic Fluid is composed of what (when)
Definition
early: ultrafiltrate of maternal plasma

2nd trimester: extracellular fluid diffused through fetal skin

after 20 weeks: fetal urine, pulmonary fluid, fluid filtered through placenta
Term
what does the amniotic fluid do
Definition
cushion
temp control
minimal nutritive function
promote normal growth and development of fetal lungs and GI tract
Term
What is normal amniotic fluid at 12 weeks?
Definition
50 mL
Term
What is normal amniotic fluid at mid-point?
Definition
400 mL
Term
What is normal amniotic fluid at term?
Definition
1000 mL
Term
What is the fetal anomaly rate of a 2 vessel cord?
Definition
50%
Term
When are all organ structures present (but not fully developed)?
Definition
8 weeks
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