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With a partial mole, fetal tissue is often present. Fetal erythrocytes and
vessels in the villi are a common finding. The chromosomal complement is 69,XXX
or 69,XXY. This results from fertilization of a haploid ovum and duplication of the
paternal haploid chromosomes or from dispermy. Tetraploidy may also be
encountered. As in a complete mole, hyperplastic trophoblastic tissue and swelling
of the chorionic villi occur.
Organ Functions
1. Vagina a. Passageway of menstrual flow
b. Female organ for coitus; receives male penis
c. Passageway for the fetus during birth
2. Uterus a. Houses and nourishes fetus until sufficiently mature to function
outside the mother’s body
b. Uterine muscles propels fetus outside.
3. Fallopian Tube a. Provides passageway for ovum as it travels from ovary to
uterus.
b. Site of Fertilization.
4. Ovaries a. Endocrine glands that secrete estrogen and progesterone.
b. Contain ova within follicles for maturation during the woman’s
reproductive life.