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Child Birth/STI Test Flashcards

1
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secondary sexual characteristics occur, male and females are able to produce children

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puberty

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2
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union of egg and sperm, occurs in the fallopian tubes; the egg is capable of being fertilized 48 hours after ovulation

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fertilization

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3
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the egg is capable of being fertilized how many hours after ovulation?

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48 hours

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4
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this occurs approximately one week after fertilization

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implantation

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5
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single sperm penetrates the egg and the resulting cell is called this; it contains all genetic info (DNA) & continues to divide to form a ball of cells

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zygote

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6
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the cells keep dividing, this reaches the uterus in about 5 days

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blastocyst

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7
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blastocyst attaches to the uterine wall, this stage lasts about 8 weeks and is known as an ______

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embryo

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8
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term for a baby after 8 weeks

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fetus

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9
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doctor that treats the female reprouctive system

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gynecologist

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10
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type of doctor that treats the woman during her pregnancy and delivers the baby

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obstetrician

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11
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double certified doctor (both an obstetrician/gynecologist

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OB/GYN

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12
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delivers babies at home

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midwife

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13
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breast exam (an xray that a doctor orders that detects abnormalities in the breast); it’s normal to get one between 35-40 years of age; first one is called a baseline

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mammogram

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14
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an organ that anchors the embryo to the uterus; filters nutrients and waste between mother and baby

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placenta

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15
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the union of an ovum (egg) and a sperm

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fertilization

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16
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a diagnostic procedure in which a needle is inserted through the uterus to extract fluid

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amniocentesis

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17
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the process of childbirth during which muscular contractions of the uterus start, become more intense, last longer, and become more frequent

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Labor

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18
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the placenta that is expelled after delivery

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Afterbirth

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19
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a threadlike structure that carries genes

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Chromosome

20
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a diagnostic procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to provide an image of a developing baby

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Ultrasound

21
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a developing fetus through the second month of growth after conception

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Embryo

22
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the presence of severe birth defects in babies born to mothers who drank intoxicating beverages during pregnancy

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

23
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a unit of hereditary material

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Gene

24
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a bacterial STD that infects the reproductive organs and causes a mucous discharge

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Chlamydia

25
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Symptoms for Chlamydia

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Females: pain during urination, vaginal discharge/bleeding, pelvic pain
Males: pain during urination and discharge from the penis

26
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for treatment, both partners have to take antibiotics at the same time

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Chlamydia

27
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an inflammation of the upper female tract that is caused by the migration of a bacterial infection from the vagina

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

28
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Symptoms for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

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  • pain in the pelvic area or abdomen
  • vaginal discharge
  • fever & nausea
  • painful urination
  • spotting between periods
  • usually long and painful menstrual periods
29
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antibiotics used to treat this STI, but antibiotic treatment does not repair all of the damage

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

30
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an STI caused by bacteria that infects mucous membranes including the genital mucous membranes

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Gonorrhea

31
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Symptoms of Gonorrhea

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Females:
-pain during urination
-pain in the abdomen or pelvic area 
-vaginal discharge or bleeding 
Males:
-pain during urination 
-discharge from the penis
32
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for treatment, both partners take antibiotics @ the same time (becoming harder to treat because the bacteria has become more resistant to antibiotics)

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Gonorrhea

33
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existing but not yet developed, hidden or concealed

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latent

34
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an STD caused by bacterium that can cause ulcers or chancres (can spread through the blood, damaging the nervous system and other body organs)

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Syphilis

35
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Symptoms of Syphilis

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3 phases ~
Phase 1 (10-90 days): painless ulcer (chancre) where the bacteria entered the body
Phase 2 (2 to 8 weeks later):
-fever
-joint pain
-rash
-muscle aches
-swollen lymph nodes
Phase 3 (2 or more years):
-heart/nervouse system damage
-blindness
-loss of mental abilities & possible death
36
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caused by a group of viruses that can cause genital warts in males and females, cervical cancer in females

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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

37
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symptoms include: genital/anal warts, abnormal pap smear for females

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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

38
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there is no cure but the warts can be treated by surgical removal, freezing, medication, or they will go away on their own but will often return

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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

39
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caused by a viral infection in the genital area, caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)

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Genital Herpes

40
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Symptoms of Genital Herpes

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HSV-1
cold sores and blisters usually around the mouth
HSV-2
-mild/no symptoms
-red bumps/blisters and recurrent sores around or on the genitals
-fever with first infection
swollem lymph nodes

41
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there is no cure but antiviral medications can shorten outbreaks and reduce their frequency

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Genital Herpes

42
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  • a strain of lice found in pubic hair of those infected, the lice crawl on the skin and lay eggs on the hairs
  • causes intense itching in the pubic area
  • medication can kill the lice, skin damage occurs if untreated
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Pubic Lice

43
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  • tiny mites that burrow into the skin and spread by skin-to-skin contact
  • can cause intense itching in the infected area (same treatment as pubic lice)
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Scabies

44
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the virus that primarily infects cells of the immune system and causes aids

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HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

45
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3 stages of HIV

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1) The early stage
2) Clinical Latency Stage
3) The Late Stage (AIDS)

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