Child Development- Chapter 4 Flashcards
How many chromosomes does each parent contribute to create a new human?
23 chromosomes from each parent- come together to make 46 total
A ______ occurs when the fetus dies before 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Miscarriage
What methods of birth control protect against STD’s?
Abstinence & Condoms
Why should women avoid exposure to hazardous substances?
They can cause harm to the developing baby.
Name hazardous substances that pregnant women should avoid,
Smoke, alcohol, mecury, cleaning supples, chemical materials.
A ____ occurs when the fetus dies after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Stillbirth
What method of birth control is 100% effective?
Abstinence
What would you call a woman who becomes pregnant to have a baby for someone else?
Surrogate Mother
What about the vagina can make it difficult for the sperm to survive?
The acidic environment
How long does the germinal stage last?
2 weeks
How long doe the embryonic stage last?
6 weeks
What are the 3 stages of prengnancy?
Germinal Stage > Embryonic Stage > Fetal Stage
How often does a womans menstural cycle last?
28 days
What is true about the gender of identical twins?
They will have the same gender
What things can inhibit the producton of healthy sperm?
Tight jeans, smoking, chemical or radiation exposure, pollution
What problems can a cleft palate cause?
Trouble eating, sucking, and swallowing
Give an example of a birth defect cause by chromosomal abnormalities.
Down Syndrome
What medications are pregnant woman allowed to take without consulting their doctor.
None- all prescription & over the counter meds should be cleared with the doctor
Put the following steps in order:
- sperm fertilizes ovum
- inner lining of the uterus thickens
- ovum is released by the ovary
- ovum moves through the fallopian tube
- ovum is released by an ovary
- lining of the uterus thickens
- ovum moves through fallobian tube
- sperm fertilizes ovum
How do dominant genes work?
The dominate and take over. If there is a dominant gene present it will be expressed.
What is a birth defect?
Any abnormality or imperfection, although we typically think of birth defects as being major abnormalities that affect a child’s functions and/or require surgery or special treatments
What is the role of the placenta?
The placenta connect the baby to the uterus. It is filled with blood vessels that contain oxygen and nutirents for the fetus.