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Chapter 6: Conception and Birth Flashcards

1
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During what part of a woman’s menstrual cycle is she most likely to get pregnant?

A

during ovulation: day 14

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What are the three parts of a sperm?

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Head, mid piece, and tail

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3
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How many sperm are contained in a typical ejaculate?

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200 million

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How fast do sperm travel and how long does it take for sperm to reach the egg after ejaculation?

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Capable of swimming 1 to 3 sm per hour; 1.5 hours after ejaculation

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5
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Where does fertilization of the egg usually take place?

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the outer third of the fallopian tube -near the ovary

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6
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How do sperm break through the “zona” of the egg?

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Swarm around the egg and secrete an enzyme called hyaluronidase that dissolves the zona

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What is a zygote?

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Fertilized egg

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8
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If a couple wishes to get pregnant, how can they figure out when it would be best for them to have sex?

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Determine when she ovulates by basal body temp chart; in a perfect cycle day 14

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9
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How long can sperm survive within a woman’s body?

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Five days

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10
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What is the best sexual position for getting pregnant?

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Missionary

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11
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What occurs during the embryonic period of fetal development (the first eight weeks)?

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-most of the major organs

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12
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What is the ectoderm?

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will form nervous system and skin

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13
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What is the endoderm?

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digestive system

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14
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What is mesoderm?

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muscles, skeleton, tissues, reproductive and circulatory systems

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15
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What is the placenta and what are its functions?

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an organ on the wall of the uterus through which the fetus receives oxygen and nutrients and gets rid of waste products

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How is the placenta related with the physical symptoms of pregnancy?

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barrier between the fetus and the women’s blood for example if the mom was a cold that fetus will stay completely healthy

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17
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What hormones are involved in this process?

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Estrogen, progesterone, and hCG human chorionic gonadotropin -pregnancy hormone

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18
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What is amniotic fluid and what are its functions?

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Watery liquid that that fetus floats in and can readily move in; maintains the fetus at a constant temp

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19
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What are the different milestones that happen during fetal development? (Refer to Table 1)

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First trimester: backbone and external body parts develop

  • Second trimester: fetal movement and heartbeat
  • Third trimester: chubby baby
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20
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What are the symptoms of pregnancy that occur during the 1sttrimester?

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Missed menstrual period, spotting, increase in temperature, tender boobs

21
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Why is it important for a woman to detect her pregnancy as early as possible?

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To start getting prenatal care, get on a good nutrition diet

22
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How do pregnancy tests work to detect pregnancy?

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Immunologic test based on the presence of hCG

23
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What are differences between laboratory vs. home (over-the-counter) pregnancy tests?

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Laboratory are 99% accurate vs home may produce a false negative

24
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What are “positive signs” of pregnancy?

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Beating of fetal heart, active fetal movement, and detection of a fetal skeleton by ultrasound

25
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What are physical changes that occur for women during the 1sttrimester of their pregnancy?

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Large increase in hormone levels produced by the placenta, nipples darken or broaden, morning sickness, vaginal discharge

26
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What are Braxton-Hicks contractions?

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Painless contractions; not a part of labor

27
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Is physical exercise good for pregnant women at this time?

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Modern activity is not dangerous and it is beneficial

28
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What are psychological changes that occur for women during the 3rdtrimester of their pregnancy?

A

Well-being is greater with women who have a support system

29
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What are the physical and psychological changes experienced by some fathers during their female partners’ pregnancy?

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Indigestion, gastritis, nausea, change in appetite, and headaches; they want to feel fetal movements and view ultrasounds for a sense of reality

30
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How do fathers commonly prepare for having a baby?

A

Larger home, tests to be taken, take classes

31
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Is it safe for a couple to have sex while pregnant?

A

Yes

32
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What are the best sex positions for pregnant couples?

A

Side to side intercourse

33
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What are teratogens?

A

Drugs that produce defects

34
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What are the effects of taking antibiotics while pregnant?

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Stained teeth, bone deformitities, and deafness

35
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What are the effects of consuming alcohol while pregnant?

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Somatic, behavioral, and neurological impairments extending to adulthood

36
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What are signs of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) in children?

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Born with undescended testes, small brain, small eye openings, and joint/limb/ heart malformities

37
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What is a “safe” amount of alcohol that can be consumed by pregnant women?

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none

38
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What are the effects of using cocaine while pregnant?

A

Premature birth

39
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What are the effects of using marijuana while pregnant?

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Reduced gestational age, fetal growth, and fetal birth weight

40
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What are the effects of using steroids while pregnant?

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Masculinities in a female fetus

41
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What are the effects of taking antidepressants or selective serotonin inhibitors while pregnant?

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Low birth weight and to be in the ICU

42
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How might a man affect his offspring by taking drugs or smoking?

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Damage the sperm and genetic contents

43
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What is effacement and dilation?

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Thinning out and opening up of the cervix

44
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What occurs during the early, late and transition stages of first-stage labor?

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Early: contractions are spaced apart, late is marked by the dilation of the cervix from 5-8 cm; transition: final dilation 8-10cm

45
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What occurs during second-stage labor?

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Stage through which the baby moves out through the vagina and is delivered

46
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What is an episiotomy? What are the criticisms of using this technique?

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An incision made in the skin just behind the vagina, allowing the baby to pass through more easily

47
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What occurs during third-stage labor?

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Stage during the afterbirth is pushed out

48
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Why do some women receive a Cesarean section?

A

When normal birth is impossible or undesirable

49
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What are rates of Cesarean delivery in the U.S.?

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32.7%

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