Pregnancy and Embryonic Development

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Pregnancy and Embryonic Development: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Pregnancy, Placenta, Stem Cells, Embryonic Development, Human Placental Lactogen, Gastrulation, Relaxin, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin and, Progestogens

Important Questions on Pregnancy and Embryonic Development

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The embryonic structure that gets implanted in the uterine wall of a human female is

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Placenta is connected to the embryo via:

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Which of the following are the types of stem cells?

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Human placental lactogen is secreted during pregnancy by syncytiotrophoblast and increases lipolysis.

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A hormone secreted from the placenta and increases blood glucose level of a pregnant woman is known as _____. (Human placental lactogen/Human chorionic gonadotropin)

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Select the one that has anti-insulin properties, a polypeptide hormone secreted during pregnancy, and aids in the energy supply to the foetus:

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The amnion of the mammalian embryo is derived from ectoderm and mesoderm.

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The types of eggs of placental mammals are Acelithal.

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In a human female, the _____ gets implanted to the endometrium by the trophoblast cells.

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The first movements of the foetus and the appearance of hair on the head are usually observed during the fifth or second month. Mention it.

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Identify the correct statement/s.

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The extraembryonic membrane in humans prevents desiccation of the embryo inside the uterus is Amnion.

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Name the organ which serves as the interface between foetal and maternal circulation.

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Name the scientist who gave the rule of embryonic development.

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Mention the respiratory-related structure present in the early-stage of human embryo _____ (Lungs/Gills/gill slits/trachea)

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Which of the following are the types of stem cells?

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Which of the following hormones is not a secretory product of human placenta?

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Fill in the blank with the correct word given in the bracket.

The movement of the _____ (foetus/placenta) inside the mother womb's is known as quickening.

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Pharyngeal arch is formed and the quantity of amniotic fluid increases around the embryo during the third to sixth week of gestation.

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Identify the part marked as 'D' in the above diagram.