module 4-reporduction Flashcards

1
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purpose of reproductive technology

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overcome fertility
eliminate genetic anomalies
predict risk
find cures

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2
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3 types of reproductive technology

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screening
fertility control
labour management

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3
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3 factors of fertility control

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prevent conception
assist reproduction
abortion

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4
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ethical law regarding screening

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abortion based on sex is illegal in Canada

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5
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who are screened

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all pregnant women

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6
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main risk factor for having a kid with downs

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age

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7
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Frank Stephens

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man with down syndrome speaking up regarding down syndrome research and value for life (not abortion)

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8
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amniocentesis

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invasive prenatal test to check for certain health conditions

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9
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screening debate

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knowledge you are at risk- ↑ or ↓ anxiety

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10
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pros of screening (3)

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prepare for future
lifestyle changes
minimize risk for others

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11
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cons of screening

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emotional reactions
guilt
deny having kids
unfair tx

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12
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types of fertility technology

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donor insemination
in-vitro fertilization
ovum embryo donation
surrogacy

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13
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donor insemination

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sperm from healthy donor is put into woman’s uterus

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14
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oldest form of fertility option

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donor insemination

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15
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which fertility option is kept anonymous

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donor insemination

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16
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regulations for donor insemination

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-no payment in Canada (covered
under the food and drug act)
-sperm tested for HIV
-private clinics

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17
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reasons to get in-vitro (4)

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Damaged fallopian tubes
Endometriosis
Unexplained infertility
Low sperm counts

18
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ethical issues of in-vitro(3)

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-How many fertilized eggs used
-unused cryopreserved embryos (destroy?)
–custody

19
Q

Natalie and in-vitro

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already had 6 kids
Dr placed 12 embryos
resulted in 8 babies

20
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reason to get an ovum donation

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healthy uterus but non functioning ovaries

21
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what are the 2 types of surrogacy

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traditional and gestational

22
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traditional vs gestational

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traditional= surrogate uses own eggs
gestational- surrogate has no genetic link

23
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is surrogacy paid in Canada

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no

24
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ethical issues of paid surrogacy

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human trafficking -use young girls (3rd world)
incentive for low income- too often–>damage health

25
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baby M story

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surrogate fought for custody -lost

26
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result after baby M

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surrogacy unregulated
many states not $$

27
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surrogacy issues (4)

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-many people involved- infant, surrogate mother, couple, society
-Surrogates reproductive future
- informed consent
-coercion

28
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change in childbirth management

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hx- dad not allowed, sterile/medical room, separate rooms
today- 1 room, homelike, family-oriented

29
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Dr. H Morgentaler

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-fought for change regarding abortion
-before, abortions needed doctors to sign off
-easier access and decision is up to mom

30
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regulations related to abortion

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abortion is legal at all stages of preg
places only do abortions up to 20 weeks
govenment pays
fetus has no legal rights

31
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ethical problems with abortion

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preg. viable at 24 weeks
PEI- funds abortions but does not perform it
Nova Scotia- partial funding

32
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abortion types

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elective- non medical reasons
therapeutic- medical reason (deformed)

33
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abortion procedure

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medication - 2 medication (free)
surgical- later on in pregnancy

34
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where do abortions occur

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2/3 happen in hospital

35
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main objection to cloning

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not natural

36
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law regarding cloning

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cloning humans is not legal or ethical

37
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dolly sheep

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-DNA from adult cells
- one type of cell–>entire organism

38
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where are stem cells located

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fetal tissue and umbilical cord blood

39
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benefit of stem cells

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great for spinal cord injuries
-reduce risk of rejection

40
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where do we get stem cells from

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elective abortions (no medical condition)

41
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regulation of stem cells

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gap in legislation with transplantation
assisted human reproduction act-not cover it

42
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ethics of stem cell

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exploitation, sway with $$