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PREGNANCY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. Chapter 28. Stages of Development. Accomplishing Fertilization. Fertilization =fusion of sperm and egg to produce a zygote Most sperm never make it to the egg! Fertilization requires capacitation. Completion of Meiosis II. Completion of Meiosis II. Zygote.
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PREGNANCY ANDHUMANDEVELOPMENT Chapter28
Accomplishing Fertilization • Fertilization=fusion of sperm and egg to produce a zygote • Most sperm never make it to the egg! • Fertilization requires capacitation
Embryonic Membranes • Amnion • Chorion • Allantois • Yolk sac
Effects of PregnancyHormonal Changes • Human Placental Lactogen (hPL) • Human Chorionic Thyrotropin (hCT)
Morning sickness Heartburn Constipation Increased urine output Frequency Urgency Stress incontinence Increased respiratory rate Increased vital capacity Dyspnea Decreased residual volume Increased blood volume Edema Hypertension Increased cardiac output Effects of PregnancyPhysiological Changes
Homeostatic Imbalance • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome • Dystocia • Spontaneous abortion • Induced abortion • Eclampsia • Ectopic pregnancy • Placenta abruption • Placenta previa