Why must fetal hemoglobin have a much higher O2 binding affinity than HbA? _____
#2
Blood in the umbilical vein has a Po2 of approximately _____ mmHg
#3
Maternal IgG crossing the placenta is an example of _____ immunization
#4
Oxytocin causes powerful rhythmic contractions of _____ muscle
#5
Preparation of endometrium for implantation is _____ driven (secretory phase)
#6
Which neuronal populations have the ability to regenerate after injury?
#7
What physiological changes are expected during REM sleep?
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Placental development and function Flashcard Deck - 7 Cards
Flashcard 1: Why must fetal hemoglobin have a much higher O2 binding affinity than HbA? _____
Answer: Drives O2 diffusion across placenta from mother to fetus
Flashcard 2: Blood in the umbilical vein has a Po2 of approximately _____ mmHg
Answer: 30
Flashcard 3: Maternal IgG crossing the placenta is an example of _____ immunization
Answer: passive
Flashcard 4: Oxytocin causes powerful rhythmic contractions of _____ muscle
Answer: uterine smooth
Flashcard 5: Preparation of endometrium for implantation is _____ driven (secretory phase)
Answer: progesterone
Flashcard 6: Which neuronal populations have the ability to regenerate after injury?
Answer: PNS, but not CNS
Flashcard 7: What physiological changes are expected during REM sleep?
Answer: extraocular movement
increased HR and BP
penile/clitoral tumescence
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