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Fertile window meaning?
the ~6 days during the menstrual cycle that coitus can result in fertilization
the 5 days prior to ovulation and up to 24 hours after ovulation
How long can sperm survive in female reproductive tract?
up to 5 days
How long can the ovum survive without fertilization?
After ovulation, ovum can survive up to 24 hours without fertilization
fimbriae role?
Following ovulation, they sweep the ovum into the
fallopian tube
When can fertilization occur?
Fertilization to form zygote can occur if sperm are present in
fallopian tube (immediately or within 24 hr)
Blastocyst role?
Uterine implantation of blastocyst results in pregnancy
Blastocyst secretes human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) which rescues the corpus luteum from degradation and prevents menstruation
Corpus luteum role?
continues to secrete progesterone (and estrogen) to support pregnancy until placenta takes over around week 12 of pregnancy