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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.

References