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Chao 2 Genetics, Prenatal, Dev & Birth Flashcards

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Genes

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The basic unit of genetic info

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Zygote

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The new cell formed by the process of fertilization

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecules

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The substance that genes are composed of that determines the nature of every cell in the body & how it will function

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Chromosomes

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Rod-shaped portions of DNA that are organized in 23 pairs

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Monozygotic twins

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Twins who are genetically identical

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Dizygotic twins

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Twins who are produced when two separate ova are fertilized by two separate sperm at roughly the same time

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Dominant trait

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The one trait that is expressed when two competing traits are present

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Recessive trait

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A trait within an organism that is present, but is not expressed

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Genotype

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The underlying combo of genetic material present (but not outwardly visible) in an organism

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Phenotype

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An observable trait; the trait that is actually seen

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Homozygous

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Inheriting from parents similar genes for a given trait

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Heterozygous

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Inheriting from parents different forms of a gene for a given trait

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Polygenic inheritance

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Inheritance in which a combo of multiple gene pairs is responsible for the production of a particular trait

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X-linked genes

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Genes that are considered recessive & located only on the X chromosome

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Behavioral genetics

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The study of the effects of heredity on behavior

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Down syndrome

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A disorder produced by the presence of an extra chromosome on the 21st pair; once referred to as mongolism

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Fragile X syndrome

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A disorder produced by injury to a gene on the X chromosome, producing mild to moderate mental retardation

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Sickle-cell anemia

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A blood disorder that gets its name from the shape of the red blood cells in those who have it

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Tay-Sachs disease

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A disorder that produces blindness & muscle degeneration prior to death; there is no treatment

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Klinefelter’s syndrome

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A disorder resulting from the presence of an extra X chromosome that produces underdeveloped genitals; extreme height, & enlarged breasts

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Genetic counseling

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The discipline that focuses on helping people deal with issues relating to inherited disorders

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Ultrasound sonography

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A process in which high-frequency sound waves scan the Mom’s womb to produce an image of the unborn baby, whose size & shape can then be assessed

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Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

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A test used to find genetic defects that involves taking samples of hairlike material that surrounds the embryo

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Amniocentesis

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The process of identifying genetic defects by examining a small sample of fetal cells drawn by a needle inserted into the amniotic fluid surrounding the unborn fetus

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Temperament

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Patterns of arousal & emotionality that represent consistent & enduring characteristics in an individual

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Multifactorial transmission

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The determination of traits by a combo of both genetic & environmental factors in which a genotype provides a range within which a phenotype may be expressed

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Fertilization

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The process by which a sperm & an ovum–the male & female gametes, respectively–join to form a single new cell

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Germinal stage

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The first–and shortest–stage of the prenatal period, which takes place during the first two weeks following conception

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Placenta

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A conduit between the mom & fetus, providing nourishment & oxygen via the umbilical cord

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Embryonic stage

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The period from two to eight weeks following fertilization during which significant growth occurs in the major organs & body systems

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Fetal stage

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The stage that begins at about eight weeks after conception & continues until birth

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Fetus

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A developing child, from eight weeks after conception until birth

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Infertility

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The inability to conceive after 12 to 18 months of trying to become pregnant

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Artificial insemination

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A process of fertilization in which a man’s sperm is placed directly into a women’s vagina by a physician

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In vitro fertilization (IVF)

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A procedure in which a women’s ova are removed from her ovaries, & a man’s sperm are used to fertilize the ova in a lab

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Teratogen

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An environmental agent such as a drug, chemical, virus, or other factor that produces a birth defect

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Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)

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A disorder caused by the pregnant mom consuming substantial quantities of alcohol during pregnancy, potentially resulting in mental retardation & delayed growth in the child

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Fetal alcohol effects (FAE)

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A condition in which children display some, although not all, of the problems of fetal alcohol syndrome due to the Mom’s consumption of alcohol during pregnancy

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Episiotomy

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An incision sometimes made to increase the size of the opening of the vagina to allow the baby to pass

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Preterm infants

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Infants who are born prior to 38 weeks after conception (aka premature infants)

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Low-birthweight infants

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Infants who weigh less than 2,500 grams (around 5 1/2 lbs) at birth

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Small-for-gestational-age infants

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Infants who, bc of delayed fetal growth, weigh 90%(or less) of the average weight of infants of the same gestational age

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Very-low-birthweight infants

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Infants who weigh less than 1,250 grams (around 2.25 lbs) or, regardless of weight, have been in the womb less than 30 weeks

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Postmature infants

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Infants still unborn 2 weeks after the mother’s due date

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Cesarean delivery

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A birth in which the baby is surgically removed from the uterus, rather than traveling thru the birth canal

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Fetal monitor

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A device that measures the baby’s heartbeat during labor

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Stillbirth

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The delivery of a child who is not alive, occurring in less than 1 delivery in 100

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Infant mortality

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Death within the first year of life

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