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Lec 6 ch 6 Flashcards

1
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Around what day does ovulation happen?

A

14th day of menstrual cycle

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2
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What does an enzyme called hyaluronidase do?

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Secreted by the sperm, dissolves the zona pellucida, permitting one sperm to penetrate

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3
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When is the best time for intercourse to get pregnant?

A

Ovulation or within 5 days

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4
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How to prevent ovulation?

A

Oral contraceptive pill

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5
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How to prevent conception?

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-Barrier methods like condoms,male/female sterilisation

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6
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How to prevent nidation?

A

IUD (copper and hormone-containing)

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7
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What is the fertilized egg called?

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Zygote

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8
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When does cell division begin?

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About 36 hours after conception

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9
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What is the embryonic period?

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First 8 weeks of gestation

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10
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Another name for the embryo?

A

Conceptus

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11
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From 9 weeks until birth the conceptus is called ___

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Fetus

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12
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When is the umbilical cord formed?

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Around 5th week of embryonic development

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13
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What does amniotic fluid do?

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Maintains fetus at a constant temperature and cushions it against possible injury

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1st trimester of pregnancy?

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The small mass of cells implanted in the uterus develops into a fetus
-Development of the head, backbone and nervous system begins to form
-Formation of umbilical cord
-External body parts develop, organs form and begin limited functioning

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15
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2nd trimester of pregnancy?

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-The woman can feel movement
-The physician can detect the fetal heartbeat by the 18th week
-Fetus sensitive to light and sound

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16
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3rd trimester of pregnancy?

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The fetus turns in the uterus to assume a head-down position
-Fat deposits form, rapid growth

17
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What is it called when the fetus doesn’t assume a head-down position?

A

Breech presentation

18
Q

What is edema?

A

Water retention and swelling

19
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What is colostrum?

A

Thin, amber colored liquid secreted by the breasts

20
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What are Braxton-Hicks contractions?

A

Painless tightening of the uterus in preparation

21
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What is Couvade Syndrome?

A

Father’s experience of pregnancy symptoms

22
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Ectopic pregnancy?

A

When the fertalized egg implants somewhere other than the uterus

23
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Pseudodocyesis (false pregnancy)?

A

The woman believes she is pregnant and shows the signs and symptoms of pregnancy without really being pregnant

24
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Pregnancy-induced hypertension:

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Elevated blood pressure

25
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Pregnancy-induced hypertension: Preeclampsia:

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Elevated blood pressure accompanied by generalized edema and proteinuria (protein in the urine)

26
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Pregnancy-induced hypertension: Eclampsia:

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Elevated blood pressure, convulsions, possible coma and death

27
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What is the most important complication which influences child development?

A

Preterm delivery

28
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Early 1st stage of labor:

A

Contractions far apart, effacement and dilation continue

29
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The late first stage of labor?

A

Contractions more frequent and intense, dilation from 5-8cm

30
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The transition phase of labor?

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Contractions very strong, dilation from 8-10cm, increased pain and exhaustion

31
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How long does the 1st stage of labor last?

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2 to 24 hours

32
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Second stage of labor?

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Cervix is fully dilated, and the baby’s head begins to move into the vagina or birth canal

32
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Second stage of labor?

A

Cervix

33
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Episiotomy?

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An incision made in the perineum (skin just behind vagina), if necessary

34
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How long does the second stage of labor last?

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From few minutes to a few hours, generally much shorter than the 1st stage

35
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The third stage of labor?

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The placenta detaches from the walls of the uterus and the afterbirth is expelled

36
Q

How long does the 3rd stage of labor last?

A

From a few minutes to an hour

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