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QUIZ 2 (PHYSICAL SELF) Flashcards

1
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3 STAGES OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT

A

GERMINAL STAGE, EMBRYONIC STAGE, FETAL STAGE

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2
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The first stage of prenatal development,
during which the dividing mass of cells has not
become implanted in the uterine wall.

A

GERMINAL STAGE

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3
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FIRST TWO WEEKS OF CONCEPTION

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GERMINAL STAGE

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4
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The action of conceiving a child

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CONCEPTION

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5
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Fertilized ovum or egg cell

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ZYGOTE

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6
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The zygote becomes implanted in the uterine wall

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CONCEPTION THROUGH IMPLANTATION

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7
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Implantation until about 8th week

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EMBRYONIC STAGE

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8
Q

Major organ systems are formed and begin to
take shape; now called the __

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EMBRYO

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9
Q

___ - Later becomes the brain and spinal cord

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Neural tube

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10
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The period of 2 to 8 weeks after conception.

A

EMBRYONIC STAGE

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11
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What week the primitive heart begins to beat and pump blood?

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4th Week

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12
Q

Genetic code (XX or XY); Causes sex organs to
differentiate

A

7th Week

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13
Q

XY CHROMOSOMES

A

MALE

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14
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XX CHROMOSOMES

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FEMALE

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15
Q

The embryo is suspended in an
_____.

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amniotic sac.

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16
Q

Nutrients and wastes are exchanged
with mother through ____

A

placenta

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17
Q

a sac within the uterus that contains the embryo or
fetus

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AMNIOTIC SAC

18
Q

A membrane that permits the exchange of nutrients
and waste products between the mother and her
developing child

A

PLACENTA

19
Q

The embryo is connected to the placenta
by the ____

A

umbilical cord

20
Q

A tube between the mother and her developing child
through which nutrients and waste products are conducted

A

UMBILICAL CORD

21
Q

At this point, the fetus is covered with fine,
downy hair called ____

A

lanugo

22
Q

Beginning of third month (9th week) until
birth

A

FETAL STAGE

23
Q

All major organs as well as fingers and
toes develop by the 12th week.

A

FETAL STAGE

24
Q

The fetus grows more than __ fold in
weight during the 2nd trimester (_ oz. to _
lbs.)

A

30, 1 to 2

25
Q

The fetus reached the age of viability,
where it could sustain life on its own
outside of the womb.

A

FETAL STAGE

26
Q

CHROMOSOMAL ABNORMALITIES

A

TRISOMY 13, TRISOMY 21

27
Q

Extra copy of chromosome 21
A total of 47 chromosomes instead of 46

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TRISOMY 21 (Down Syndrome)

28
Q

Having an additional copy of chromosome 13 in some or
all of the body’s cells

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TRISOMY 13 (Patau Syndrome)

29
Q

Related to premature birth and low birth
weight

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MATERNAL MALNUTRITION

30
Q

A neural tube defect, can be reduced if vitamins
containing folic acid are taken during pregnancy.

A

SPINA BIFIDA

31
Q

This includes:
Certain drugs taken by the mother
X-rays
Environmental contaminants such as lead and
mercury
Infectious organisms

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TERATOGENS

32
Q

Greek word “teras” meaning ___

A

monster

33
Q

This can include infectious diseases such as
rubella, which can lead to serious birth defects

A

TERATOGENS

34
Q

HIV/AIDS and syphilis can be passed from
mother to child during pregnancy

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TERATOGENS

35
Q

Syphilis can lead to liver damage, impaired
hearing and vision, and deformities in teeth &
and bones.

A

TERATOGENS

36
Q

Can lead to miscarriage, premature birth, low
birth weight, and increased risk of infant
mortality.

A

SMOKING

37
Q

____ has also been linked to
sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

A

SMOKING

38
Q

can lead to fetal alcohol
syndrome (FAS)

A

ALCOHOL

39
Q

__ is also the leading cause of mental
retardation, facial deformities, underdeveloped
upper jaw, and widely spaced eyes

A

ALCOHOL

40
Q

There is no established “safe” limit for ___ use during pregnancy

A

ALCOHOL

41
Q

___ used during pregnancy, whether legal
or illicit or any medication, whether prescribed
or bought over the counter can potentially harm
the fetus

A

DRUGS

42
Q

Pregnant women should consult their doctors
before taking any medication

A

DRUGS

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