Factors Affecting Fetal Development Flashcards

1
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drinking alcohol

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affects brain development

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2
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Smoking

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Can cause low birth rate

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3
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Inhaling chemicals

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Can affect organ development

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4
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Malnutrition

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Can cause low birth rate and spinal Bifida

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5
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Spinal bifida

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missing folic acid, open spine

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6
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mother’s age

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older mother - higher probability of non disjunction
Ex. Down syndrome (extra chromosome 21)

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