PHA 329 FERTILIZATION AND IMPLANTATION

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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


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How long can sperm survive in female reproductive tract?

up to 5 days

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How long can the ovum survive without fertilization?

After ovulation, ovum can survive up to 24 hours without fertilization

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fimbriae role?

Following ovulation, they sweep the ovum into the

fallopian tube

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When can fertilization occur?

Fertilization to form zygote can occur if sperm are present in

fallopian tube (immediately or within 24 hr)

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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


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Corpus luteum role?

continues to secrete progesterone (and estrogen) to support pregnancy until placenta takes over around week 12 of pregnancy