4.1 Flashcards
1
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zygote
A
a female egg that has been fertilized by sperm
2
Q
embryo
A
an organism in the early, prenatal stage from about 2 weeks to 2 months after fertilization
3
Q
fetus
A
an unborn human baby
4
Q
teratogen
A
anything that can disrupt the development of an embryo or fetus in a pregnant mother’s womb
it can be in the form of harmful drugs or chemicals, like birth control pills, nicotine, or alcohol
5
Q
fetal alcohol syndrome
A
physical, cognitive, and psychological abnormalities babies have as a result of their mothers consuming alcohol during pregnancy
6
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habituation
A
a learning process wherein there is a decrease in response to a stimulus after being repeatedly exposed to it.
