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Ch 3 Prenatal Development Flashcards

1
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What are the periods of Prenatal Development?

A

Germinal, Embryonic, and Fetal then Birth

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What is the Germinal Period?

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From conception to implantation on uterine wall (8-10 days post-conception)

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What happens to the egg during Germinal period?

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it becomes a zygote (fertilized egg)

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What is Embryonic Period?

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From Implantation to 8th week ; formation of major organs

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What is ectoderm?

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CNS, outer skin, nails, teeth, eye lens, inner ear

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What is endoderm?

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digestive system, lungs

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What is Mesoderm?

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Circulatory system, muscles, nomes, and inner skin layer

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What is Embryonic?

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Implantation to 8th week; sex differentiation

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What is Cephalocaudal pattern?

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a growth pattern, from head to toe

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What is Proximodistal pattern?

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a growth pattern; tendency for more general functions of limbs

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What is the Fetal Period?

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from the 9th week post conception until child birth; major growth of organs and fetus

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What pair of the body gains nutrients and disposal of waste?

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Umbilical cord and placenta

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What is necessary for closure of the neural tube?

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Folic acid; could cause Spina bifida and

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What is a teratogen?

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an external agent that can cause damage or death during prenatal development

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What are non drug related teratogens?

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STI’s, radiation, and mercury

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16
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What is induced labor?

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when the healthcare provider gives you medications

17
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What are the risks of a C-section?

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exposes mother and infant to increase negative risk and there is an increased maternal recovery

18
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What is Apgar scale?

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a newborn assessments that checks physical condition such as heart rate and color and muscle tone

19
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What is Brazelton Neonatal Assessment Scale?

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a newborn assessments that checks behavioral condition ; cuddliness and defensive movements

20
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What is an axon?

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Neural component that reaches out to connect to other neurons

21
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What is Dendrite?

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Neural component receptive to communication

22
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What is a Synapse?

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Gap between axon and dendrite

23
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What is Myelin?

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Fatty substance that coats axon, acts as an insulator to increase neural communication

24
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What is Synaptogenesis?

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formation of new synapses

25
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What is Synaptic Pruning?

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unused synapses die off

26
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What is Experience -expectant?

A

brain areas anticipating universal human experiences are gained

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