Difference between revisions of "Implantation"
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| + | '''Implantation''' is a stage of [[conception]] in which an [[embryo]] sticks to the wall of the [[uterus]] and is surrounded by [[tissue]] from the lining of the [[uterus]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Implantation=== | ||
| + | : If '''implantation''' does not occur the [[embryo]] is aborted by the [[uterus]]. | ||
| + | : Following '''implantation''' the [[tissue]] surrounding the [[embryo]] becomes the [[placenta]] and [[amnion]]. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | '''Implantation''' is a stage of [[conception]] in which an [[embryo]] sticks to the wall of the [[uterus]] and is surrounded by [[tissue]] from the lining of the [[uterus]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Implantation=== | ||
| + | : If '''implantation''' does not occur the [[embryo]] is aborted by the [[uterus]]. | ||
| + | : Following '''implantation''' the [[tissue]] surrounding the [[embryo]] becomes the [[placenta]] and [[amnion]]. | ||
| + | : Following [[fertilisation]] '''implantation''' can be prevented by [[contraception|contraceptive measures]] including: | ||
| + | :*The [[Intrauterine Device]] - Already present in the [[uterus]] prior to [[intercourse]]. | ||
| + | :*The morning after pill - Taken after [[intercourse]] in which a another [[contraception|contraceptive measure]] either failed or was not used. | ||
Latest revision as of 08:07, 25 July 2019
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
Implantation is a stage of conception in which an embryo sticks to the wall of the uterus and is surrounded by tissue from the lining of the uterus.
About Implantation
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Implantation is a stage of conception in which an embryo sticks to the wall of the uterus and is surrounded by tissue from the lining of the uterus.
About Implantation
- If implantation does not occur the embryo is aborted by the uterus.
- Following implantation the tissue surrounding the embryo becomes the placenta and amnion.
- Following fertilisation implantation can be prevented by contraceptive measures including:
- The Intrauterine Device - Already present in the uterus prior to intercourse.
- The morning after pill - Taken after intercourse in which a another contraceptive measure either failed or was not used.