chap 3 Flashcards
what are the 3 layers of cells at the beginning of the period of the embryo?
1) ectoderm
2) mesoderm
3) endoderm
which cell layer becomes the nervous system and skin?
ectoderm
which cell layer becomes the muscles, skeleton, circulatory system and other internal organs?
mesoderm
which cell layer becomes the digestive system, lungs, urinary tract and glands?
endoderm
in what period can the growing organism move and respond to touch?
period of the embryo
if a pregnant woman stops smoking in her 3rd trimester will it matter?
yes, she can stop at any time and it decreases the chances her baby will be underweight and have other problems
what is preeclampsia?
sudden increase in blood pressure, and woman’s hands, face, and feet swell
what is the other name for preeclampsia?
toxemia
what happens if preeclampsia is left untreated?
leads to convulsions in mother and death of the fetus
how is preeclampsia treated?
bed rest, hospitalization, drugs that lower blood pressure. if that doesn’t work baby must be delivered immediately
what are the stages of childbirth?
1) dilation and effacement of cervix
2) delivery of baby
3) delivery of placenta
what is the longest stage of childbirth, where contractions become increasingly stronger?
dilation and effacement of the cervix
what stage does the cervix open and create a channel from uterus to birth canal?
dilation and effacement of cervix
what stage does the mother feel impulse to push with contractions, forcing baby through birth canal?
delivery of the baby
what stage is the end of labor?
delivery of placenta
what stage of labor does the mother continue pushing and contracting, forcing the placenta to detach from uterine wall and exit the body?
delivery of placenta
what is the apgar scale?
rating system that doctors and nurses use immediately after birth to assess baby’s physical condition
what 5 characteristics is the apgar scale based on?
1) heart rate 2) respiratory effort 3) reflex irritability 4) muscle tone 5) color
when is the apgar scale administered?
twice immediately after birth, once after 1 minute and second after 5 minutes
what are risk factor for SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome)
low birth weight, poor apgar score, limp muscle tone, abnormal heart rate, abnormal respiration, disturbance in sleep, mild respiratory infection, impaired brain functioning, low serotonin, maternal smoking, prenatal drug abuse, infant sleep practices, poverty-stricken minorities
what are precautions against SIDS?
eliminate smoking/drugs, safe sleep environment, place infants on back and light sleep clothing, soother use
what types of sounds do babies prefer?
complex sounds, like noises or voices.
what types of sounds do babies listen longer to?
human speech, especially slow, high-pitched expressive speaking
whose voice do babies prefer over any other?
mother
can babies recognize their native language?
yes they even prefer it
what is the least developed sense at birth?
vision
which visual structures aren’t fully formed at birth?
retina, optic nerve, and lens
how long does it take visual structures to mature?
months, even years
what are the 3 periods of prenatal development?
1) germinal period
2) period of the embryo
3) period of the fetus
how long is the germinal period?
2 weeks
when does implantation occur?
day 7-9
where does the blastocyst implant?
uterine lining
what does the blastocyst form during the germinal period?
amnion, placenta, and umbilical cord
what is the organ that delivers nutrients and O2 to the baby and removes waste?
placenta
what connects the placenta and baby?
umbilical cord
what is the membrane responsible for cushioning and temperature regulation?
amnion