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1
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It is when sperm reaches the fallopian tube and connects with the ovum (to create a pregnancy)

A

Conception

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2
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It is the inability to conceive a child.

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Infertile

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3
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It is a test to see if the baby has a genetic or chromosomal difference.

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Amniocentesis

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4
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The time from conception to birth.

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Prenatal Development

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5
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a condition in a child that results from alcohol exposure during the mothers pregnancy.

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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6
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Release of an egg from the ovary

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Ovulation

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7
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Monthly shedding of fluid and blood from the endometrial lining.

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Menstruation

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8
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Thick creamy substance that protects babies skin

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Vernix

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9
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Downy hair to protect fetus

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Lanugo

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10
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the loss of a baby before 20 weeks of pregnancy.

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Miscarriage

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11
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when a baby is born dead after 24 weeks of pregnancy.

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Stillbirth

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12
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Where does the baby develop during pregnancy?

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The baby develops in the uterus.

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13
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Down syndrome is more common when the mother is

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older than 35.

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14
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What is the length of time for the:
Zygote period

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14 days(2 weeks)

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15
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What is the length of time for the
Embryo

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15 days through 8 weeks( 2 weeks-end of 2 months)

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16
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What is the length of time for the Fetus

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3 months- end of pregnancy

17
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Connects the fetus to the uterus and is attached to the umbilical cord

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Placenta

18
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fluid that protects developing baby - helps if mom falls or bumps stomach

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Amniotic Fluid

19
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carries nutrients, oxygen and waste to and from the fetus. Attached to the placenta.

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Umbilical Cord

20
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When are hereditary traits developed?

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At conception

21
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Difference between fraternal and identical twins

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Fraternal twins occur when two separate eggs are fertilized by two separate sperm. They can be the same or opposite sex. Identical twins occur when a single egg is fertilized by a single sperm. Two babies will have the SAME DNA.

22
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How long is a sperm capable of fertilizing an ovum?

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48 to 72 hours

23
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Which vitamin is essential for normal spinal development for a fetus?

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Folic acid

24
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What is the average weight of the baby at 8 months pregnant?

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The average weight of a baby at 8 months is 5 pounds.

25
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How long does an egg survive before dying off

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12-24 hours

26
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What are the two types of sex chromosomes?

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X and Y

27
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What are the steps of conception in proper order?

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egg released;sperm fertilizes the egg; then moves to uterus

28
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An obstetrician is a doctor who

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specializes in prenatal care of moms and delivery of babies

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