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Development of Foetus. Fertilisation. Cleavage. This is division of the zygote 36 hours after fertilisation. The number of cells doubles at each division and a solid ball of cells is formed. This develops into a hollow ball with a fluid-filled interior.
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Cleavage • This is division of the zygote 36 hours after fertilisation. • The number of cells doubles at each division and a solid ball of cells is formed. • This develops into a hollow ball with a fluid-filled interior. • The cells at one side develops into the foetus (embryonic area) and the thin outer layer of cells is called the chorion.
CLEAVAGE FERTILISATION EMBRYONIC AREA CHORION EGG
Implantation • Occurs about 1 week after fertilisation. • The embryo attaches to the uterus wall. • Enzymes released by cells in the embryo digest part of the endometrium. • Finger-like projections eventually develop into part of the placenta. • The embryo is drawn into the endometrium and becomes surrounded. • Until the placenta develops, the embryo receives food and oxygen from the surrounding cells.
Differentiation • This is the process by which unspecialised cells become specialised and carry out specific functions as part of tissues. • All cells contain the same genes but different genes are “switched on” in different cells which means many specialised cells are formed.
The Placenta • This is a large disc with many villi which project into the uterus wall which has a rich supply of maternal blood. • The placental villi contain blood vessels rich in foetal blood. • Maternal and foetal blood does not mix but are close together so molecules can exchange freely
Useful Transfer • Carbon dioxide diffuses from the foetal to maternal blood. • Oxygen diffuses from maternal to foetal blood. • Glucose moves from maternal to foetal blood by active transport. • Antibodies pass from maternal to foetal blood by pinocytosis meaning the baby acquires passive immunity to fight disease until it’s own immune system develops a few months after birth
Harmful Transfer • Thalidomide • Alcohol • Nicotine • Heroin • Rubella • HIV
Thalidomide • 1950’s drug used to combat morning sickness. • Caused limbs to fail to develop properly. • Also malformation of eyes, ears and heart together with mental disability and epilepsy. • No longer used!
Alcohol • Excess alcohol during pregnancy can cause miscarriage. • Alcohol crosses placenta and blood vessels in umbilical cord can collapse temporarily causing a lack of oxygen to the baby needed for growing tissues and brain development. • Vitamins and minerals are not absorbed properly. • In extreme cases, foetus can suffer from foetal alcohol syndrome.
Foetal Alcohol Syndrome • Pre- and post-natal growth problems. • Facial abnormalities. • Heart defects. • Development of abnormal joints and limbs. • Mental disabilities.
Nicotine • Passes to foetus if mother smokes. • Cause growth problems for the foetus. • Carbon monoxide also passes to the foetus reducing the amount of oxygen in the blood. • Inadequate amounts of glucose reach foetal tissues. • Babies are smaller and do not develop intellectually at the same rate.
Heroin • Foetus can also become addicted to heroine. • Vital processes slow down • When born, the baby is undersized and exhibits signs of withdrawal; muscle tremors, excessive perspiration and insomnia. • A programme of withdrawal is required under medical supervision.
Rubella • If rubella (German measles) is contracted during the first few months of pregnancy it can cause the baby to be born with congenital (non-hereditary) birth defects which affect the ears,eyes and heart.
HIV • If a pregnant mother is HIV positive the virus can pass across the placenta to the foetus. • This happens in about 30% of cases. • Most babies born with HIV develop AIDS and die at a young age.
Placental Hormones • Placenta secretes oestrogen and progesterone which exhibit negative feedback control on the pituitary and inhibits the secretion of FSH and LH. • This ensures ovulation and menstruation does not occur during pregnancy.
Mammary Glands • Oestrogen and progesterone stimulate proliferation of the milk-secreting tissues of the mammary glands. • This causes the breasts to increase in size and become prepared for lactation (milk production). • It is inhibited during pregnancy as it requires the activity of the hormone prolactin which is secreted following birth
Twins • Monozygotic – genetically identical, originate from the same fertilised egg. • Dizygotic – non identical (genetically dissimilar), two eggs released and are fertilised by different sperm.
Rhesus Factor • People who posses antigen D on their red blood cells are Rh+. • Those lacking the antigen are Rh-. • During birth, the foetal and mothers blood mixes. If the mother is Rh- and the foetus Rh+ • The mother’s blood becomes sensitised i.e. mother has produced antibodies. • During a second pregnancy the mother’s antibodies pass across the placenta and the blood agglutinates.
HDNB This can be prevented by giving the mother and anti-D injection after the 1st child to destroy the antigens before antibodies are produced (antigens are destroyed).