health Flashcards
Describe the journey of an ovum from ovulation, to fertilization, to implantation.
One egg is expelled by the ovary each month, the egg is picked up by the fimbriae, it then travels through the fallopian tubes with the help of cilia, the egg travels to the uterus, If the egg is fertilised by male sperm, it buries into the wall of the uterus-implantation.
Identify the Placenta, Umbilical Cord & Amniotic sac.
Placenta-an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy. The placenta provides nourishment and oxygen to the growing baby and removes waste.
Umbilical cord-A hollow rope-like tube that connects the embryo to the placenta.
Amniotic fluid-The watery substance that surrounds the growing fetus during its time in the womb
Provide an example of one medical and one non-medical method of pain control for a female during childbirth.
medical method-epidural anaesthesia
non-medical-acupuncture
Explain the term teratogen, including three examples other than alcohol.
Are substances or other factors that interfere with the normal development of a foetus
eg: illegal drugs, cigarettes, some anti-biotics
How do Teratogens generally cause harm?
they can damage the babies organs, cause body defects and lower the iq of a baby
Is it safe to have two standard alcoholic drinks per day during pregnancy?
no it is not safe
What is the name of the procedure used to test the amniotic fluid for genetic illness before a baby’s birth?
Amniocentesis
Is it common for teenagers to sometimes have a period only every few months?
Yes it is normal for teenagers menstrual cycle to be irregular
What happens if the egg isn’t fertilised?
If the egg isn’t fertilised it travels out of the female’s body with normal body fluids.
What is the best type of contraception to use to protect against STI’s?
Condoms
Outline the 4 key steps for correct condom use.
- Check the expiration date
- Once penis is erect take concom out of package, squeeze the tip of the condom and place rolled condom on the head of the penis
- Hold tip and unroll the condom until it covers the penis
- after ejaculation while the penis is still erect hold condom at the base of the penis and carefully remove
Is withdrawal (removing the penis from the vagina before ejaculation) an effective method of contraception?
The withdrawal method isn’t as effective at preventing pregnancy as other forms of birth control.
How does the combined pill work to prevent pregnancy?
Oestrogen and Progestogen work by preventing an egg from being released from the ovary each month
Does the emergency contraceptive pill (the ‘morning after’ pill) have to be used within 24 hours of unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy.
Must be taken within 72 hours of having unprotected sex
Can some STI’s cause infertility for males and females?
Yes\ all stis can cause infertility if left untreated
