BEGINNING Flashcards
(82 cards)
at the end of the ___ week it implants itself into the lining of the uterine wall and draws nourishment from its mother
first week
from day ___ to ___ , the developing embryo signals its presence through placenta chemicals and hormones to the mother’s body telling it to cease menstruation
10 to 14
By day ___, foundations of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system are already established
Day 20
Day ___, the heart begins to beat.
Day 21
___ week, the backbone and muscles are forming. Arms, legs, eyes, and ears begin to show.
4th week
Now ___ month old, the embryo is 10,000 times larger than the original fertilized egg and is developing rapidly
1 month
at week ___, five fingers can be discerned in the hand. The eyes darken as pigment is produced. Brain waves can be detected and recorded.
week 5
Week ___, the liver is now taking over production of blood cells, the brain begins to control muscle movements and organs
week 6
Week ___ - The embryo begins to move spotaneously. The jaw forms, including teeth buds in the gums.
Week 7
at 7th week, the eyelids will seal to protect the embryo’s developing light sensitive eyes and will reopen at about ___ month.
7th month
By the ___ week, the now called fetus is a little more than an inch long. The fetus has now everything found in a fully developed adult.
8th week
By ___ week, the heart has been beating for more than a month, the kidneys are functioning; the stomach is producing digestive juices, and it responds to touch.
8th week
at week ___, the tiny one has fingerprints and will curve its hand around an object placed in it palm
week 9
by week ___, the fetus can squint, swallow, and wrinkle its forehead
week 10
at the ___ week, the fetus is now about 2 inches long. Urination occurs. Muscle movements are becoming more coordinated
Week 11
Now ___ months old, the unborn sleeps, awakens, and exercises its muscles. it breathes amniotic fluid to help develop its respiratory system. Fine hair is growing on the head.
3 months
Now ___ months old, the unborn sleeps, awakens, and exercises its muscles. it breathes amniotic fluid to help develop its respiratory system. Fine hair is growing on the head
3 months old
at ___ months, the fetus is 8-10 inches long and weighs half a pound. Baby’s ears are functional.
4 months
the fetus as ___ months is now about 12 inches long. There is definite movement felt by the mother. The unvorn may jump in reactions to starting or loud noises.
5 months
at the ___ month, oil and sweat glands are now functioning. The delicate skin is protected from the fetal waters by a special ointment called _____.
6th month, vermix
born at ___ month and given proper care, the baby would survive.
6th month
at month ___, the baby now uses four senses of hearing, vision, taste and touch. The child can respond to his or her mother’s voice.
7th month
In the ___ month, the skin begans to thicken with a layer of fat stored underneath for insulation and nourishment. ____ increasingly build up.
8th month, antibodies
By the time the baby is born, the infant normally weighs ___ to ___ pounds and his or heart is pumping ____ gallons of blood per day
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