Chapter 2 pt.3 Flashcards

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What is Chorionic Villus Sampling

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similar to amniocentesis but carried out earlier, between the 9th and 12th week.
A needle is inserted into the placenta and threadlike projections (villi) are removed and tested

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What is an Ultrasound

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the use of sound waves that are too high f a frequency to be heard, the waves are reflected by the fetus

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What is Gendercide

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the intentional killing of a person because of their gender, mostly among female fetuses, babies, and children

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What us Alpha-Fetoprotein Assay

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a blood test that tests the mothers blood level of alpha-fetoprotein, a substance linked to fetal neural tube defects

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What is a “reaction range”

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the interaction between nature (genetic potential) and Nurture

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What is the difference between genotypes and phenotypes

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Genotype: a persons unique sequence of DNA
Phenotype: the expression of the genotype

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What is a “spontaneous abortion”

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unplanned miscarriage

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What causes women to ovulate

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fertility drugs (clomiphene and pergonal)

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What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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an infection of the abdominal region that can come from STI’s, chlamydia, or bacterial infections

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What is Endometriosis

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the inflammation of endometrial tissue

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What is the most common infertility problem in men

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Lack of sperm and Motility (movement of sperm) = they have a long journey to the egg

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What is Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)

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Any medical assistance that is provided to an individual who wants to have a child

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What is “In Vitro Fertilization”

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when an ova is removed surgically from the mother and fertilized by sperm in a laboratory dish, the fertilized blastocyst is then placed back into the mother

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What is a “Donor IVF”

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a donated ova

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