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        | regulation of blood volume and composition, pH, blood pressure, and metabolism |  | 
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        | urinary regulation of blood pH |  | Definition 
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        | urinary system regulates blood pressure |  | Definition 
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        | urinary system secretes rennin |  | Definition 
 
        | synthesize vitamin D secretes hormone for RBC production
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        | capsule, cortex, medulla, calyx major and minor, pelvis, hilus |  | 
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        | collect urine inside the kidney and funnels to the renal pelvis |  | 
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        | deep fissure where ureter, renal artery and vein join kidney |  | 
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        | each nephron receives one afferent arteriole splits into ball shaped capillary beds called glomerulus
 reuine after nephron forming efferent arteriole
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        | bass of capillary beds around the nephron |  | 
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        | vessels that bring blood to the nephron |  | 
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        | surround the tubular portion of nephron and form renal vein |  | 
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        | carries blood from nephron to the tubular portion of the nephron |  | 
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        | sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system controls arteriole diameter
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        | constant value of 1 million per kidney grows with size of body
 composed of corpuscle and tubule
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        | where blood is filtered located in cortex
 composed of glomerulus, bowman's capsule, bowman's space
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        | tube into which filtrate passes |  | 
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        | filtration of small substances reabsorption of useful materials from tubule
 secretion of waste into tubule
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        | double walled epithelial cup around the glomerulus |  | 
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        | space where water and solutes are filtered large proteins and formed elements are not filtered
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        | filtrate passes from capsular space to renal tubule has three sections: proximal convoluted tubule, loop of henle, and distal convoluted tubule
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        | several nephrons' distal tubules join to bring waste to the renal pelvis |  | 
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        | 80-85% of nephrons glomeruli are close to the surface of cortex
 loop of henle dips into medulla
 goes back to cortex
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        | 15-20% of nephrons glomueruli are deeeeeeeep in cortex
 loop of henle dips into the medulla and returns to cortex
 secretes VERY dilute or VERY conc. urine
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        | blood pressure forces water and solutes through capillary pores in glomerulus glomerular filtrate enters bowman's space
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        | glomerular blood hydrostatic pressure |  | Definition 
 
        | promotes filtration at blood pressure (55mm Hg) this forces filtrate through capillary pores
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        | capsular hydrostatic pressure |  | Definition 
 
        | back pressure opposing filtration filtrate entering capsular space meets resistance from walls of capsule and other filtrate
 back pressure of 15mmHg
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        | Term 
 
        | blood colloid osmotic pressure |  | Definition 
 
        | opposes filtration blood protein concentration in blood is higher and forces water back to blood
 30 mmHg
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        | Term 
 
        | glomerular filtration rate |  | Definition 
 
        | about 125mL/min blood flow controls filtration rate
 homeostasis requires constant rate
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        | Term 
 
        | autoregulation of filtration rate |  | Definition 
 
        | short term mechanism for stability loop of henle absorbs more Na+, Cl- and h20 than normal
 afferent arterioles dilate, let more blood into glomeruli, increasing filtration rate
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        | hormonal regulation of glomerular filtration angiotensin II
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        | restores normal pressure by constricting efferent arterioles and back pressure raises filtration rate
 stimulates aldosterone by adrenal cortex->increases retetntion of Na+, Cl-, and water
 stimulated by thirst center in hypothalamus
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        | hormonal regulation of golmerular filtration atrial natriuretic peptide
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        | atrial heart cells secrete this when atria stretch from blood volume too big
 increases filtration and permeability
 dilates afferent arterioles
 suppresses secretion of ADH and aldosterone
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        | hormonal regulation of golmerular filtration neural regulation
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        | at rest with little or no stimulation afferent and efferent arterioles are dilated
 moderate- afferent and efferent are somewhat constricted
 maximal-vasoconstriction of afferent arterioles allows for blood to go to flight/fight response
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        | Term 
 
        | tubular reabsorption sodium
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        | concentration of Na+ is less in tubule cells than lumen causes Na+ to enter tubule cell
 pumped out of cell then diffuses into peritubular capillary
 promotes reabsorption of water (osmosis)
 this gives diffusion gradient for K, Cl, Urea, HCO3
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        | Term 
 
        | tubular reabsorption nutrients
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        | 100% of glucose, amino acids, lactic acids, and others are absorbed facilitated diffusion into peritubular capillaries
 results in 65% reabsorption of water
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        | Term 
 
        | tubular reabsorption in loop of henle |  | Definition 
 
        | mechanism for dilute or concentrated urine absorption of water is not coupled with ions here
 ascending arm relatively impermeable to water
 tubular cells absorb Na, K, Cl
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        | Term 
 
        | reabsorption in DCT and collecting ducts |  | Definition 
 
        | 80% of water and 90% of solutes are absorbed more sodium and chloride are absorbed with carrier proteins
 water is also absorbed
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        | Term 
 
        | obligatory water reabsorption |  | Definition 
 
        | absorbed by osmosis 90% water this way
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        | facultative water reabsorption |  | Definition 
 
        | reabsorbed in relation to need keeps homeostasis~10%
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        | movement of materials from blood to tubules secretion of H+
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        | secretion of H+ to maintain pH |  | Definition 
 
        | reabsorption of Bicarbonate ion raises pH |  | 
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        | secretion of K+to maintain pH |  | Definition 
 
        | normally, 100% is absorbed, but cells in DCT will secret it if too high, cardiac arrest
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        | secretion of ammonia/ammonium to control pH |  | Definition 
 
        | liver converts ammonia to urea and is excreted |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | production of dilute urine |  | Definition 
 
        | renal tubules excrete increased amounts of h20 fluid leaving PCT is isotonic with blood
 ascending loop of henle is not absorbing water, but it does ions
 urine is dilute because ions are absorbed but water isnt
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        | production of conc. urine |  | Definition 
 
        | juxtamedullary nephrons do this produces osmotic gradient from low solute conc near cortex to high conc deep in medulla
 ascending limb of henle makes ionic osmitic gradient, creating a less concentrated fluid along the tubule
 collecting duct absorbs more water, and urea is built up in medulla and helps with ionic gradient in medulla
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        | tube from kidney to bladder with smooth muscle to propel urine enters bladder from rear and underneath
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        | has 2 sphincters, first is involuntary, second is voluntary pressure sensor stimulated
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        | external sac for testes, divided by vertical septum regulates temp of testes by raising and lowering of scrotum
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        | descend through inguinal canals during 7th month of development divided into compartments called lobules
 each lobule has 1-3 tightly coiled tubules with spermatogenic cells
 more mature sperm in lumen
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        | in the testes, secrete testosterone, between seminiferous cells |  | 
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        | comma shaped organ on surface of testes sperm travels here from testes, stored and matures.
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        | stores sperm and conducts sperm passes through inguinal canal to enter body cavity
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 | Definition 
 
        | located behind bladder before urethra seminal vesicle and ductus deferens join
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        | pouch like gland posterior to bladder 60% of seminal volume
 secretes-alkaline fluid, fructose, prostaglandins, fibrinogen for neutralization, energy, motility (smooth muscle contractions), and clotting protein respectively
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        | Term 
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        | base of bladder around urethra secretes acidic fluid with citrate for ATP, phosphates, and enzymes to liquefy coag sperm
 20% volume
 contributes to motility
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        | size of pea on either side of urethra below prostate secretes alkaline and lubricating mucus for neutralization and lubrication
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        | sperm count is between 50-150million/mL pH 7.2-7.7
 contains antibiotic
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        | copulatory organ erection is parasympathetic reflex
 contains three cylindrical masses of tissue
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        | 2 bodies on dorsal and sides of penis |  | 
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        | surrounds urethra and makes up glans penis |  | 
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        | sympathetic reflex smooth muscle at base of bladder closes, peristaltic contractions of vas deferens, seminal vesicles, and prostate gland push semen
 muscles at base of penis help
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        | Meiosis I and II produce four cells that go through differentiation to get enzyme head and tail |  | 
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        | live inside female for 48 hours mature at rate of 300 million a day
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        | hormonal control of reproductive system |  | Definition 
 
        | need boost of testosterone in development |  | 
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        | GnRH (gonadotrophin releasing hormone) |  | Definition 
 
        | stimulates release of LH and FSH |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | leutinizing homrone that stimulates testosterone secretion by leydig |  | 
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        | FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) |  | Definition 
 
        | acts with testosterone to stimulate spermatogenesis |  | 
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        | produced from cholesterol and adrenal glands stimulates spermatogenesis and responsible for sex drive
 stimulates secondary sex characteristics
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        | layer of simply squamous or low cuboidal epithelium covers surface of ovary
 doesnt give rise to oocytes
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        | layer of whitish connective tissue under germinal epithelium |  | 
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        | layer of connective tissue under tunica albuninea |  | 
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        | composed of oocytes and supporting cells support cells secrete estrogen
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        | liquid filled follicle that will soon rupture or ovulate |  | 
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        | remnants of an ovulated follicle glandular and produces progesterone, estrogens, relaxin, inhibin
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        | meiosis I happens while in utero, and forms primary oocytes after puberty, one oocyte completes meiosis II making secondary oocyte and polar body
 if not fertilized by metaphase II, disintegrates
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        | tubes reaching from the ovary to the uterus transport secondary oocyte to uterus
 fertilization usually occurs here
 three layers-mucosa, muscularis, serosa
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        | funnel structure at end of fallopian tube that guides egg to fallopian tube |  | 
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        | pathway for sperm, implantation for zygote, and site of fetal development |  | 
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        | dome shaped portion above fallopian tubes |  | 
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        | where fetus develops three layers-perimetrium, myometrium, and endometrium
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        | outer layer of serosa or visceral pertoneum |  | 
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        | majority of uterus with three layers of muscle thickest at fundus and thinnest at cervix
 middle layer is circular, outer and inner are longitudinal and oblique
 oxytocin starts contractions
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        | inner layer with columnar epithelium, connective tissue, and glands shed during menstruation
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        | opens to vagina and produces mucusof water, glycoproteins, lipids, and enzymes fluid is thinner near ovulation, impedes sperm movement not during ovulation
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        | stratified squamous epithelium and two layers of smooth muscle and connective tissue acidic to retard bacterial growth
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        | female external genitalia for arousal mons pubis, labia majora, minora, clitoris
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        | fatty tissue covering pubic smphysis |  | 
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        | large outer folds of skin homologous with scrotum
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        | smaller folds of skin surrounds urethra and vagina
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        | erectile tissue homologous to galns penis |  | 
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        | modified sweat glands 15-20 glandular lobes
 alveoli inside lobes secrete milk
 lactiferous ducts open to nipple
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        | Term 
 
        | female reproductive cycle |  | Definition 
 
        | composed of ovarian and menstrual cycle |  | 
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        | both cycles are controlled by GnRH that stimulates release of FSH and LH from anterior pituitary |  | 
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        | stimulates secretion of estrogen by developing follicles |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | stimulates further development of follicles estrogen secretion
 ovulation and formation of corpus luteum
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        | stimulates development of secondary sex characteristics controls electrolyte balance, protein anabolism (increase), lowers cholesterol, and stimulates development of endometrium
 inhibits GnRh release
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        | Term 
 
        | female cycle and progesterone |  | Definition 
 
        | secreted by corpus luteum stimulates development of endometrium
 prepares mammary glands
 inhibits GnRh
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        | produced by corpus luteum relaxes uterus
 aids in implantation of zygote
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        | secreted by corpus luteum inhibits FSH and LH secretion
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        | 5 days long, 20 follicles start to develop the uterus discharges blood, tissue, and mucus because of declining levels of estrogen and progesterone
 causes uterine arteries to constrict killing cells of endometrium
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        | preovulatory phase (follicular phase) |  | Definition 
 
        | day6-13 FSH stimulates follicular development
 estrogen and inhibin are secreted by the largest follicle to decrease FSH to stop other follicles from developing
 LH increases in conc and progesterone production starts a few days prior to ovulation
 endometrium starts to develop and thickness doubles
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 | Definition 
 
        | secondary oocyte ruptures high estrogen causes GnRh and LH to cause ovulation
 peak in LH and GnRh
 follicle develops into corpus luteum
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        | post ovulatory phase (luteal phase) |  | Definition 
 
        | days 15-28 corpus luteum secretes progesterone and estrogen
 if secondary oocyte is fertilized, then corpus luteum persists, helped by human chorionic gonadotrophin
 otherwise it degenerates. decreased levels of estrogen/progesterone stimulates GnRh and thus FSH and LH
 Uterus-estrogen/progesterone stimulates further development of endometrium
 development is highest 1 week after ovluation, when embryo arrives
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        | permanent cessation of menstrual cycle ovaries dont respond to FSH and LH
 internal anatomy atrophies
 decrease in estrogen causes higher relative levels of testosterone
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        | occurs 2 days before and 1 day after ovulation when one sperm penetrates the egg, syngamy occurs
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        | covered by corona radiata around oocyte zona pellucida-gel layer inside corona radiata
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        | when sperm penetrates oocye ca2+ is released stimulating granules to change structure of zona pellucida (impermeable)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | when sperm penetrates oocye ca2+ is released stimulating granules to change structure of zona pellucida (impermeable)
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        | zygote undergoes mitosis through cleavage increases number of cells, but not embryo
 morula is still in zona pellucida
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        | development of blastocyst |  | Definition 
 
        | fourth day, moves into fallopian tube develops into blastocyst and goes into uterus
 zona pellucida disintegrates and blastocyst enlarges
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | inner layer of blastocyst forms extraembryonic membranes: amnion, yolk sac, and allantois
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        | Term 
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        | remaining 100 cells that is outer layer of blastocyst develops into chorion and then placenta
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | day six blastocyst embeds itself in endometrium and secrets HCG
 prevents corpus lutem from breaking down
 keeps progesterone and estrogen high
 prevents menstruation
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        | Term 
 
        | embryonic membranes in development |  | Definition 
 
        | yolk sac, amnion, chorion, and allantois all form |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | only source of nutrition in species with eggs reduced in humans
 initial site of RBC
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | inner cell layer of blastocyst differentiates into sac that covers embryo cavity between amnion and embryo is amniotic cavity filled with amniotic fluid
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        | mostly from mother for shock absorber, temperature regulator, prevents abrasions. pee pee into amniotic fluid |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | surrounds embryo outside of amnion primary portion of embryonic placenta
 produces HCG
 amnion eventually fuses to inner layer of chorion
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        | Term 
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        | small vascularized pouch out of yolk sac blood cell formation
 later becomes umbilical cord
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        | Term 
 
        | trophoblast (second week) |  | Definition 
 
        | 8 days after implantation, it develops two layers where touching endometrium becomes chorion
 secretes enzymes that enable blastocyst to be buried in endometrium
 secretes HCG
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 | Definition 
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        | differentiation of inner cell mass |  | Definition 
 
        | small cavity in epiblast becomes amniotic cavity epiblast gives rise to amnion
 cells at edge of hypoblast migrate around blastocyst wall
 forms yolk sac
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        | network in endometrium for maternal blood source of nutrition and waste disposal
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | trophoblast implantation, inner cell mass differentiates into two layers, lacunae develops, chorion develops from cells of yolk sac and trophoblast |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | inner cell layer of blastocyst develops 3 cell layers primary germ layers (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm)
 primitive streak forms
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        | Term 
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        | groove on dorsal side of epiblast forms three germ layers
 invagination-folding to form three layers
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        | forms epidermis and nervous system |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | muscle bone and connective tissue |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | epithelial lining of GI and respiratory tracts |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | developed by 3rd month, made of chorion and endometrium permits diffusion of O2, Co2, and nutrients
 only viruses can cross
 stores nutrients
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        | Term 
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        | makes proteins and hormones for the fetus. metabolism almost as great as the fetus
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | fetal blood vessels are bathed in mothers blood, some fetal blood leaks to mother sometimes it leaks to baby, unusual
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        | Term 
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        | vascular connection of 2 arteries and 1 vein from mom to fetus (oxygenated) derived from allantois and outside layer of amnion
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | progesterone, estrogen, HCG, relaxin, human chorionic somatomammotropin |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | progesterone and estrogen in pregnancy |  | Definition 
 
        | comes from corpus luteum maintains endometrium and prepares mammary glands
 corpus luteum degenerates after 3 months, then placenta secretes
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | maintains corpus luteum after establishment of placenta, this decreases
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | increases felxibility of pubic symphysis an ligaments dilates cervix
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        | Term 
 
        | human chorionic somatomammotropin |  | Definition 
 
        | produced by chorion prepares mammary glands for lactation
 increases moms protein metabolism, freeing glucose for baby
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | due to amniotic fluid, uterine enlargment, increased body water, storage of nutrients, enlarged breasts, |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | weight gain, cardiac output, heart rate, and blood volume increase appetite increases, constipation
 increased flow to kidneys
 decreased hair loss
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | progesterone inhibits contraction, so low at end of pregnancy estrogen and cortisol overcome progesterone
 oxytocin stimulates contractions, relaxin dilates cervix
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | regular uterine contractions pain and contractions increase, dilation of cervix and show
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | accumulation of blood containing mucus in the cervical canal |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | dilation, expulsion, and placental |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | start of true labor to maximal cervical dilation (10cm) regular contractions and rupture of water
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | placenta is expelled contractions constrict blood vessels ruptured during delivery
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        | Term 
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        | secreted by anterior pituitary released in response to prolactin releasing hormone from hypothalamus
 increases throughout pregnancy
 inhibited by progesterone
 stimulated by suckling-nerve impulse stimulates hypothalamus
 PRH-10x release
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | stimulates muscle contraction that ejects milk from alveoli moves milk to ducts
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | secretion by mammary glands for first few days after birth cloudy fluid of no fat and low lactose
 high protein and antibodies
 4th day is milk
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