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PART 3. FORMING A NEW LIFE Flashcards

1
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time period when conception is possible

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fertile window

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also known as conception; when ovum and sperm combine to make a zygote

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fertilization

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a one-celled organism that is formed through fertilization

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zygote

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once every 28 days; characterized by the rupture of a mature follicle in either ovary and expulsion of its ovum

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ovulation

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result of 2 separate eggs being fertilized by 2 different sperm to form 2 unique individuals

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dizygotic twins or fraternal twins

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result from cleaving of one fertilized egg and are generally identical

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monozygotic twins or identical twins

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genetic transmission of heritable characteristics from parents to offspring

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heredity

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chemical that carries inherited instructions for the development of all cellular forms of life

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deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

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4 main nucleobases of DNA and RNA

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Guanine
Cytosine
Adenine
Thymine

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10
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If RNA, adenine bonds with?

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Uracil

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True or False. A child’s sex is determined by a father’s sperm.

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True

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12
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Sequence of bases within the DNA molecule which governs the formation of proteins that determine the structure and functioning of living cells.

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genetic code

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coils of DNA that consists of genes

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chromosomes

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smallest unit of heredity

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genes

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15
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complete sequence of genes in the human body

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human genome

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16
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permanent alterations in genes or chromosomes that may produce harmful characteristics

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mutation

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17
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chromosomes that are not related to sexual expression

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autosomes

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18
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it is the 23rd pair that governs the baby’s sex

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sex chromosome

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19
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the gene for maleness

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SRY gene

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20
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alternative forms of a gene that occupy the same position on paired chromosomes and affect the same trait

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alleles

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21
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2 identical alleles for a trait

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homozygous

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22
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2 different alleles for a trait

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heterozygous

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23
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when a child receives different alleles, only the dominant one is shown

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dominant inheritance

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24
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when a child receives identical pair of recessive alleles

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recessive inheritance

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25
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multiple genes at different sites on chromosomes affect a complex trait

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polygenic inheritance

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observable characteristics

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phenotype

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27
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genetic makeup of a person, containing both expressed and suppressed characteristics

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genotype

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28
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combination of genetic and environmental factors to produce certain complex traits

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multiple transmission

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29
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mechanism that turns genes on or off and determines functions of body cells

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epigenesis

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30
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child receives 2 different alleles, resulting in partial expression of a trait

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incomplete dominance

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31
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certain traits on the X chromosome inherited from the mother are transmitted differently to her male/female offspring

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sex-linked characteristics

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32
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A birth defect that is characterized by enzyme deficiency that can lead to cirrhois of the liver in early infancy and emphysema and degenerative lung disease in middle age

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Alpha, antitrypsin deficiency

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33
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Severe anemia that reduces ability of the blood to carry oxygen.

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Alpha thalassemia

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34
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Severe anemia resulting in weakness, fatigue, and frequent illness.

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Beta thalassemia (Cooley’s anemia)

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35
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Overproduction of mucus which collects in the lung and digestive tract.

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Cystic fibrosis

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36
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Usually in males, marked by muscle weakness; minor mental retardation, respiratory failure, and death

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Ducheme muscular dystrophy

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37
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Excessive bleeding usually in males; in its severe form can lead to crippling arthritis in adulthood.

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Hemophilia

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38
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Absence of brain tissues

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Anencephaly

39
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Incompletely closed spinal canal, resulting in muscle weakness or paralysis and loss of bladder and bowel control; often accompanied by hydrocephalus.

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Spina bifida

40
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Metabolic disorder resulting in mental retardation

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Phenylketonuria (PKU)

41
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Infantile form: enlarged kidneys, leading to respiratory problems and congestive heart failure

Adult form: kidney pain, stones, hypertension resulting in chronic kidney failure

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Polycystic kidney disease

42
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Deformed, fragile RBC that clogs blood vessels, depriving the body of oxygen

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Sickle-cell anemia

43
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Degenerative disease of the brain and nerve cells resulting in death bero 5 yrs old.

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Tay-sachs disease

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SEX CHROMOSOME ABNORMALITIES

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XYY
XXX (triple X)
XXY (Klinefelter)
XO (Turner)
Fragile X
45
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A sex chromosome abnormality that is indicated by:
MALE
-tall stature
-tendency to have low IQ, especially verbal

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XYY

46
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A sex chromosome abnormality that is indicated by:
FEMALE
-normal appearance
-menstrual irregularities
-learning disorders
-mental retardation
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XXX (triple X)

47
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A sex chromosome abnormality that is indicated by:
FEMALE
-short stature
-webbed neck
-impaired spatial intelligence
-no menstruation
-infertility
-underdeveloped sex organs
-incomplete development of secondary sex characteristics
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XO (Turner)

48
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A sex chromosome abnormality that is indicated by:
MALE
-sterility
-underdeveloped secondary sex characteristics
-learning disorders
-small testes

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XXY (Klinefelter)

49
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A sex chromosome abnormality that is indicated by:

  • minor-to-severe mental retardation
  • delayed speech and motor development
  • speech impairments
  • hyperactivity
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Fragile X

50
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Most common chromosomal abnormality; moderate-to-severe mental retardation and by such physical signs as a downward sloping skinfold at the inner corners of the eye. Also known as trisomy-21.

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Down syndrome

51
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Clinical service that advises prospective parents of their probable risk of having children with hereditary defects.

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Genetic counseling

52
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photograph that shows a chromosome when they are separated and aligned for cell division

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karyotype

53
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quantitative study of relative hereditary and environmental influences on behavior

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Behavioral genetics

54
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statistical estimate of contribution of heredity to individual differences in a specific trait within a given population

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heretability

55
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describes tendency of twins to share the same trait or disorder

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concordant

56
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potential variability depending on environmental conditions in the expression of a hereditary trait

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reaction range

57
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illustrates how heredity restricts the range of development for some traits

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canalization

58
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portion of phenotypic variation that results from the reactions of genetically different individuals to similar environmental conditions

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Genotype-Environment Interaction

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tendency of certain genetic and environmental influences to reinforce each other

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Genotype-Environment Correlation

60
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3 Ways of Genotype-Environment Correlation

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Passive Correlations
Reactive (evocative) Correlations
Active Correlations

Note: passive and reactive correlations are common among younger kids

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parents’ who provide genes that predispose a child toward a trait, tend to provide an environment that encourages the development of such trait

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Passive Correlations

62
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As we grow older, we tend to actively select or create experiences consistent with our genetic tendencies.

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Active Correlations

63
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our tendency to seek environments compatible with our genotype

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niche-picking

64
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unique environment in which each child grows up, consisting of distinctive influences or influences that affect one child differently than another

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non-shared environment

65
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extreme overweight in relation to age, sex, height, and body type

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obesity

66
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characteristic disposition or style of approaching and reacting to situations

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temperament

67
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mental disorder marked by loss of contact with reality

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schizophrenia

68
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the process from conception to birth

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gestation

69
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age of an unborn baby, usually dated from the first day of an expectant mother’s menstrual cycle

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gestational age

70
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Stages of Prenatal Development

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Germinal Stage (Fertilization to 2 Weeks)
Embryonic Stage (2 to 8 Weeks)
Fetal Stage (8 Weeks to Birth)
71
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A stage in prenatal development marked by rapid cell division, blastocyst formation and implantation in the wall of uterus.

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Germinal Stage (Fertilization to 2 Weeks)

72
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A stage in prenatal development marked by rapid growth and development of major body systems and organs.

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Embryonic Stage (2 to 8 Weeks)

73
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The process of growth and development of major body systems and organs.

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organogenesis

74
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miscarriage; natural expulsion from uterus of an embryo that cannot survive outside the womb

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spontaneous abortion

75
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formed from the outer cells that provides oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby in the womb

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placenta

76
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formed from the inner cells and is the early stage of development of a multicellular organism

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embryo

77
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This germ layer gives rise to the skin and nervous system.

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Ectoderm

78
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This germ layer gives rise to the digestive and respiratory system.

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Endoderm

79
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This germ layer gives rise to the muscle and skeletal system.

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Mesoderm

80
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A stage in prenatal development marked by increased differentiation of body parts and greatly enlarged bodysize.

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Fetal Stage (8 Weeks to Birth)

81
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environmental agent that can interfere with normal prenatal development and cause developmental abnormalities

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teratogen

82
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mental, motor, and development abnormalities of offspring due to women drinking heavily while pregnant

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Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)

83
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disease that undermines effective functioning of immune system

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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

84
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physical or psychological demand on a person or organism

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stress

85
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PRENATAL ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES

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  • Ultrasound (sonogram), sonoembryology
  • Embryoscopy, fetoscopy
  • Amniocentesis
  • Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
  • Preimplantation genetic diagnosis
  • Umbilical cord sampling (cordocentesis/fetal blood sampling
  • Maternal blood test
86
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uses high frequency sound waves to detect fetus outline and its movements

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Ultrasound (sonogram), sonoembryology

87
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Tiny viewing scope inserted in woman’s abdomen to view embryo.
Assists diagnosis of nonchromosomal genetic disorders

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Embryoscopy, fetoscopy

88
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Sample of amniotic fluid is withdrawn under guidance of ultrasound and analyzed.

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Amniocentesis

89
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Tissues from hair-like chorionic villi (projections of membrane surrounding fetus) are removed from placenta and analyzed.

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Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

90
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After in vitro fertilization, a sample cell is removed from blastocyst and analyzed.

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Preimplantation genetic diagnosis

91
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Needle guided by ultrasound is inserted to blood vessels of umbilical cord.

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Umbilical cord sampling (cordocentesis/fetal blood sampling

92
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Sample of prospective mother’s blood is tested for alpha fetoprotein.

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Maternal blood test

93
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Children with differing genetic makeups evoke different reactions from others.

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Reactive (evocative) Correlations

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