Ch. 3

Question 1

Germinal Period

Answer 1

-2 weeks
-fertilization and implantation
sperm lives in fallopian tubes up to 6 days
-most result from sex on day of ovulation or during two days after

Question 2

Embryonic Period

Answer 2

-6 weeks
-groundwork laid for all body structures and organs

Question 3

Fetal Period

Answer 3

-30 weeks
-growth and finishing phase

Question 4

Teratogenic Substances

Answer 4

-drugs
-tobacco
-alcohol
-radiation
-infectious diseases

Question 5

Teratogenic Drugs (prescription)

Answer 5

-aspirin
-caffeine
-antidepressants
-isotretinoin (acne meds.)

Question 6

Teratogenic Drugs (illegal)

Answer 6

-cocaine
-heroin
-meth
-marijuana

Question 7

Tobacco and pregnancy

Answer 7

-11% of women smoke while pregnant
-low birth weight is best known effect
-increased risk of miscarriage, premie babies, abnormalities, disease, and long-term problems
-passive exposure also poses a risk

Question 8

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Answer 8

-FAS
-partial-FAS (pFAS)
-alcohol related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND)

Question 9

FASD consequences

Answer 9

-slow physical growth
-facial abnormalities
-mental impairment