The temporary anatomical structures prominent in the first trimester may be fulfilling exchange functions assigned to the placenta in the second and third trimester

Docherty, Suzanne M., Iles, Ray K., Wathen, N. and Chard, Tim (1996) The temporary anatomical structures prominent in the first trimester may be fulfilling exchange functions assigned to the placenta in the second and third trimester. Human Reproduction, 11 (6) . pp. 1157-1161. ISSN 0268-1161 [Article]

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Abstract

The extra-embryonic coelom (EEC) and secondary yolk sac are prominent structures in the gestational sac during the first trimester of human pregnancy, at a time before the definitive placental circulation becomes established. We propose that the EEC and yolk sac play a critical role in the nutrition of early pregnancy, fulfilling exchange functions which are assumed by the placenta at a later stage.

Item Type: Article
Research Areas: A. > School of Science and Technology > Natural Sciences
ISI Impact: 11
Item ID: 2968
Depositing User: Repository team
Date Deposited: 02 Nov 2009 13:46
Last Modified: 10 Jun 2021 07:38
URI: https://eprints.mdx.ac.uk/id/eprint/2968

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