Review of exam 1 Flashcards
What does conception mean?
Union of egg and sperm
sequential process
What does zonal reaction mean ?
Sperm penetrated ovum making it impenetrable
What is the embryo stage?
last 15 days until 8 weeks after conception
What is embryogenesis ?
Most vulnerable stage in the formation and development of the embryo
when is embryogenesis, like what weeks is it considered to be ?
week 3-11
what is the stage of ovum?
conception until day 14
what is embryo stage?
day 15 until 8 weeks
What is fetal development stage?
9 weeks until delivery
Do most people know they’re pregnant during the embryogenesis phase?
No
What is 1st trimester ?
Month & week
1-3 month
1-13 weeks
What is 2nd Trimester?
Month & week
4-6 months
14-26weeks
What is 3rd trimester ?
Month & week
7-9 months
27-40weeks
At what week do we normally suggest that there no longer a embryo?
then at week are we 100% sure its a fetus ?
week 9
week 12
Pregnancy last how long ?
days
months
weeks
280 days
9 months
40 weeks
How do we calculate a pregnancy?
first day of her last menstrual period (LMP)
What is the name of the rule we used to calculate a pregnancy estimated birth date ?
naegele rule
How do we use naegle rule in order to figure out the pregnancy estimated birth date ?
subtract 3 months
add 7 days
from her last menstrual period
What is the most accurate dating ?
1st trimester ultrasound
Where does fertilization take place ?
In the ampulla of the uterine tube
( outer third ) ( Fallopian tube )
what does implantation mean ?
egg attach to uterine wall
most women will start to see spotting and or missing period during this time of implantation
What is the shape of the placenta ?
Disc sharp
At what week is the placenta fully formed by ?
week 12
what are the 3 functions of the placenta ?
endocrine
metabolic
circulatory
What is the 4 endocrine function of the placenta ?
Production of
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hcG)
Human chorionic sommatomammotropin (hCs)
Progesteron
Estriol
What is the function of progesterone?
primary hormone that maintains pregnancy
What is the function of estriol?
fetal organ development
What is the hormone that usually indicates that you’re pregnant ?
hcG hormone
when your HCG hormone is either too high or too low, what does that usually indicate when you’re pregnant ?
possible neural tube defect
What are the 4 functions of the metabolic function of the placenta?
respiration, nutrient, excretion, excretion, storage
What the is the function of the circulatory function of the placenta?
Typically its dependent on the mothers own blood pressure, however functions in the sense to provide good adequate nutrients and oxygen to the baby
So if the mother blood pressure were to be too high or potentially too low, how would this effect the placenta circulatory effects on the fetus?
it would be inadequate circulation of vital necessities
Does mom and baby blood every touch ?
never
how many veins and arteries are in the umbilical cord?
1 vein, 2 arteries
the umbilical cord is surrounded by something called?
and functions to?
Whartons jelly
to prevent compression of blood vessels and ensuring contained nourishment
Fetal circulation typically is associated with what ? Like how does it work compared to a born newborn ?
it works backward
so veins to heart
arteries to body
what are the 6 functions of amniotic fluid ?
Protection
thermal regulation
fetal movement
lung development
nutrient exchange
infection control
how much percentage wise is amniotic fluid made out of water?
98-99%
what is the 1% of amniotic fluid made out of that isn’t water?
protein, fat, urea
typically things that you would find in urinalysis test
what does viability mean ?
the capability of the fetus to survive outside the uterus
at what weeks do we usually associated viability with ?
24 weeks
when does the heart development ?
3-5 week
when does the kidneys form ?
when does the kidneys function?
week 5
week 9
when can an infant taste?
when can an infant hear?
when can an infant see?
week 16
week 24
week 26