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AN78.1-5 | Introduction to Second week of development
Learning Objectives
- Describe implantation — site, mechanism, and timing
- Explain the development of trophoblast into cytotrophoblast and syncytiotrophoblast
- Describe formation of the bilaminar embryonic disc (epiblast + hypoblast)
- Identify the clinical significance of implantation abnormalities
INSTRUCTIONS
Read all sections in order. Attempt micro-quiz questions without looking ahead. Estimated time: 45 minutes.