Pregnancy Lecture Flashcards
Which is not a function of cortisol?
Stimulates secretion of progesterone
Colostrum is rich in vitamin A, protein, minerals, and what?
IgA antibodies
Match the three parts of the somites to the structures they form.
1: Sclerotome cells - Vertebra and ribs
2: Dermatome cells - Dorsal dermis
3: Myotome cells -nSkeletal muscles of neck, trunk, and extremities
What does the Dustus Venosus bypass?
Liver
How long is the unstable transitional period for the baby after birth?
6-8 hours
Which of the following does not bypass the lungs?
Anulus pulposus
What is the term for “fertilized oocytes that are transferred to the uterine tubes”?
ZIFT
Which is not a layer of the embryonic disc present during gastrulation?
Peridem
Which is not an end result of neurulation?
Spinal column
Which is not a function of amniotic fluid?
A supply of antibodies from the mother
How long is the neonatal period?
4 weeks
When is the placenta fully formed?
Month 4
Match the pregnancy terms to their definitions
1: Gestation period - Term from the last menstrual period to birth
2: Fetus - Conceptus from week 9 through birth
3: Pregnancy - Term from fertilization to birth
4: Embryo - Conceptus from fertilization through week 8
Is morning sickness a sign of a problem with the pregnancy?
No, it is caused by the normal elevation of estrogen and progesterone
If a woman ovulates at noon on Tuesday when must intercourse occur to get pregnant?
Sunday noon at the earliest to Wednesday noon at the latest
