Early Development - (Module 45) Flashcards
1
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Zygote
A
Fertilized egg
2 week period of cell division.
2
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Embryo
A
Development 2 weeks through the second month.
3
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Fetus
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9 weeks to birth.
4
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Teratogen
A
Environmental agents that cause damage during prenatal development.
5
Q
FAS
A
Physical and cognitive abnormalities in children caused by a pregnant woman’s heavy drinking.
Misproportioned head
6
Q
Rooting Reflex
A
Turning the head and opening the mouth in the direction of a touch on the cheek.
7
Q
Habituation and learning
A
Decreasing responsiveness with repeated stimulation. shows they are learning.
