Categories: Birth Preparation

Embryonic Development

inner cell mass of the blastocyst begins to differentiate into three primary germ layers: ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm
within 8 days after fertilization the cells of the cytotrophoblast proliferate and form a fetal membrane ( amnion)
about the 12th day after fertilization a yolk sac is forming
about the 14th day cells differentiates into three distinct layers: ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm
as the embryo develops, the endoderm becomes the epithelial lining of the GI tract, respiratory tract and several other organs. The mesoderm forms muscle, bone, and other connective tissue, the ectoderm develops into the skin and nervous system
formation of the embryonic membranes, the membranes lie outside the embryo and protect and nourish the embryo and later the fetus
the membranes are the yolk sac ( the primary source of nourishment for the embryo), amnion (protective membrane) chorion (the structure for exchange of materials between mother and fetus, produces hCG) , and allantois ( serves as an early site of blood formation)
placenta is developed, it is formed by the chorion of the embryo and a portion of the endometrium of the mother
the placenta allows oxygen and nutrients to diffuse into fetal blood from maternal blood: carbon dioxide and wastes diffuse from fetal blood into maternal blood
the umbilical cord is a vascular connection between mother and fetus
the cord consist of 2 umbilical arteries , and surrounded by a layer of amnion

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