The uterine lining builds-up in preparation for fertilization so that the zygote/embryo can implant itself into the uterine lining and then develop into a baby. Menstruation only takes place when fertilization doesn't take place, this occurs so the uterine lining is shed and can start a fresh next cycle so it can be ready for pregnancy again. If the uterine lining were to break down after fertilization a zygote/embryo wouldn't be able to implant itself or it would result in miscarriage.
The journey of the zygote from the fallopian tube to the implantation site in the uterus typically takes around 5-7 days. This journey involves the zygote traveling through the fallopian tube and reaching the uterine cavity, where it eventually implants itself into the uterine lining.
This process is called implantation. During implantation, the blastocyst embeds itself into the lining of the uterus, where it will continue to develop into an embryo.
The answer to your question is a zygote. From there, it develops to an embryo and a foetus. Happy science!!!
Implantation is the medical term meaning attachment of the zygote to the uterine wall. If the zygote does not attach, a period occurs.
After fertilization, the zygote travels down the fallopian tube towards the uterus, a journey that takes about 3-4 days. Once in the uterus, the zygote implants itself into the uterine lining, where it begins to develop into an embryo before eventually growing into a fetus.
the zygote travels down the fallopian tube and attaches itself to the thick end lining of the uterus.
A zygote typically implants itself in the endometrium, which is the inner lining of the uterus. The endometrium provides the necessary environment for the zygote to implant and develop into an embryo.
Implantation typically takes place around 6-12 days after fertilization. The process involves the fertilized egg attaching to the uterine lining, which triggers the start of pregnancy. The implantation itself may only take a few minutes, but the entire process involves complex interactions between the embryo and the uterine lining.
After fertilization, the egg and sperm fuse to form a zygote. The zygote undergoes multiple cell divisions, developing into an embryo. The embryo implants into the uterine lining, where it continues to grow and develop into a fetus.
Fertilization occurs when a sperm penetrates an egg, resulting in the formation of a zygote. If fertilization occurs, the zygote implants into the uterus and produces hormones that prevent the shedding of the uterine lining, thus stopping the menstrual cycle. If fertilization does not occur, the uterine lining sheds during menstruation.
After fertilization, the zygote undergoes rapid cell division to form a ball of cells called a blastocyst. The blastocyst then implants itself into the uterine lining where it continues to develop. The inner cell mass of the blastocyst eventually forms the embryo while the outer cells will become the placenta.