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Prenatal Development Flashcards

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The beginning of life which occurs when the genetic material of the sperm & egg unites to form a single-celled zygote.

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Conception

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How many days are female ovulation?

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28 days

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How many sperm is released if a woman has an intercourse with a fertile man?

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300 million sperm

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When does fertilization usually take place?

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Within 12 hours

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How many days can a sperm survive in the reproductive tract?

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6 days

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Refers to not being able to get pregnant after a year of trying.

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Infertility

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7
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Blocked fallopian tubes; condition arising when bits of tissue lining the uterus grow outside the uterus.

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Endometriosis

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Intrauterine insemination; involves injecting sperm, either from a woman’s partner or from a donor, into her uterus.

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Artificial Insemination

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A process in which several eggs are removed from a woman’s ovary and manually combined with sperm in a laboratory dish before being returned to a woman’s uterus.

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In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

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10
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What are the 3 prenatal stages?

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The Germinal Period
The Embryonic Period
The Fetal Period

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Prenatal stage that lasts approximately 2 weeks; for the first week or two, the zygote divides many times through mitosis, forming the blastocyst.

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The Germinal Period

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A hallow ball of about 150 cells that is the size of the head of a pin

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Blastocyst

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Prenatal stage that occurs on the 3rd-8th week after conception; during this short time, a process called organogenesis happens.

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The embryonic period

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A process in which every major organ takes shape.

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Organogenesis

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Prenatal stage that lasts from the 9th week of pregnancy until birth; encompases part of the first trimester and all of the middle & last trimester.

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The Fetal Period

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16
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3 processes of prenatal brain development.

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Proliferation
Migration
Differentiation

17
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An intense period of cell growth, originating from the stem cells undergoing rapid cell division.

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Proliferation

18
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Cells move or travel to their intended location in the nervous system.

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Migration

19
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Cells change or transform into a particular shape.

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Differentation

20
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In which trimester do organs start to function?

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By the end of the 1st trimester

21
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In which trimester do more refined activities such a occasional thumb sucking appear?

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During the 2nd trimester

22
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In which trimester does the baby grow, develop, and start changing position to get ready for birth?

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In the 3rd trimester

23
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Has a general idea that environmental events & maternal conditions during pregnancy may alter the expected genetic unfolding of the embryo/fetus or rest its psychological functions.

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Fetal Programming

24
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Any disease, drug, or other environmental agents that can harm a developing fetus, by causing deformities, blindness, brain damage, or even death.

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Teratogens

25
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When a sleeping baby suddenly stops breathing & dies.

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

26
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A mild tranquilizer in Europe which relieves morning sickness.

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Thalidomide

27
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Used to make cigarettes; if smoked by a pregnant woman, it may be harmful for the baby & might cause complications.

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Tobacco

28
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A liquor that when consumed, it can affect the fetal development of the baby in serious ways.

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Alcohol

29
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A drug that can damage the fetus when used.

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Cocaine

30
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Several characteristics of the mother.

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Age & Race/ Ethnicity
Emotional Condition
Nutritional Condition

31
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What age is the safest & more typical time to bear a child.

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25-34 years old

32
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The fetal deaths in pregnancy (20 or more weeks gestitational age).

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Stillbirth

33
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The Prenatal environment is affected by how the mother feels about being pregnant or how her life is going while she is pregnant.

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Emotional Condition

34
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Most doctors recommend a well balanced diet since it can help reduce the risk of having low-birth weight babies; foods must contain folic acid (folate).

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Nutritional Condition

35
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Most crucial prenatal stage.

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Fetal Period

36
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Diseases that may affect pregnancy.

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STD
Diabetes
Chicken pox
High blood pressure
Anemia
Etc.

37
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External factors that can affect pregnancy.

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Radiation
Mercury
Air pollution
Chemicals
Etc.

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