4.4 Fertilisation & Pregnancy
4.4 Fertilisation & Pregnancy
4.4 Fertilisation & Pregnancy
Placenta Umbilical
cord
Fertilization
Implantation
Umbilical Cord
In this chapter, u will know:-
1. Communicate about
fertilization and implantation
2. Importance and function of
placenta and umbilical cord
3. Development of
zygoteembryofoetus
3.
FERTILE
PHASE
day 12-17
- Ovum released (14th day) OVULATION
- Uterine lining continues thicken
- Fertilisation occur if sperms are present
4. Embryo
implant on
uterine wall and
grow as foetus
AMNIOTIC FLUID
AMNION Act as cushion to
Membrane that form a • absorb concussion
sac and contain fluid • Protect foetus from injuries
TWIN
BABY,
PLACENTA
AND
UMBILICAL
CORD
• Amniocentesis test is
done to detect a few
types of birth defect
such as Down
syndrome and muscle
contraction
• An amount of
amniotic fluid is taken
and tested
In this chapter, u will know:-
1. Communicate about fertilization
and implantation
3. Development of
zygoteembryofoetus