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SBGR Development 1
SBGR ALH 175 Development 1 (2012 LS)
Question | Answer |
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Fertilization | Fusion of two haploid gametes |
Embryological development | Events that occur during the first two months after fertilization |
Fetal development | Begins the start of the 9th week and continues until birth |
Gestation | Time spent in prenatal development |
Implantation | Begins with the attachment of the blastocyst to the endometrium of the uterus |
Amniotic cavity | Fluid filled chamber |
Yolk sac | Primary nutrient source for inner cell mass |
Amniotic fluid | Surrounds and cushions the developing embryo or fetus |
Placenta | Primary support mechanism for developing embryo |
Organogenesis | Process of organ formation |
Colostrum | Contains antibodies that help an infant ward off infection until the infant’s own immune system becomes fully functional |
Neonatal period | Time immediately after birth and continuing through the first 28 days |
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) | Presence in the blood or urine is an indication of pregnancy |
Relaxin | Peptide hormone that is secreted by the placenta and the corpus luteum |
Development | The gradual modification of anatomical structures and physiological characteristics from fertilization to maturity |
Lysozyme | Enzyme with antibiotic properties |
Amnion | One of the four extra-embryonic membranes; surrounds the developing embryo or fetus |
Parturition | Expulsion of the fetus and placenta |
Chorion | Combination of mesoderm and trophoblast that form the beginning of the placenta |
Blastocyst | Hollow ball of cells |
Labetalol | |
Aldomet | |
Diazepam | |
Serenace | |
Cyclizine |