Module 10: Pregnancy and Embryology

A single fertilized egg cell grows into a fully functional human being during the nine months of pregnancy. In this lab exercise, you will be learning and identifying various structures that develop during embryonic and fetal life. You may use this information in medical fields such as obstetrics, emergency medicine, and family practice (and, of course, if you or a partner become pregnant in the future).

 (Image: PregnancyinCrossSection.jpg, Chidiebere Ibe, Creative Commons). 

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Explain early embryonic development and identify the various stages (Course Objective #3)
2. Explain fetal development during the three trimesters of gestation (Course Objective #3)
3. Explain the anatomy of the placenta and the differences between fetal and postnatal blood circulation (Course Objective #3 & #4)

To achieve these objectives: 

1. Read Chapter 9 in the textbook and Chapter 9 in the lab manual.
2. Complete the Module 9 Pre-Lab exercises and Module 9 Pre-Lab Quiz before the DUE DATE (see the Course Calendar). 
3. Complete the Module 9 Lab Exercises [in-class or online].
   
4. Complete the Module 9 Post-Lab Quiz,

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