Chapter 2 pt.3 Flashcards
What is Chorionic Villus Sampling
similar to amniocentesis but carried out earlier, between the 9th and 12th week.
A needle is inserted into the placenta and threadlike projections (villi) are removed and tested
What is an Ultrasound
the use of sound waves that are too high f a frequency to be heard, the waves are reflected by the fetus
What is Gendercide
the intentional killing of a person because of their gender, mostly among female fetuses, babies, and children
What us Alpha-Fetoprotein Assay
a blood test that tests the mothers blood level of alpha-fetoprotein, a substance linked to fetal neural tube defects
What is a “reaction range”
the interaction between nature (genetic potential) and Nurture
What is the difference between genotypes and phenotypes
Genotype: a persons unique sequence of DNA
Phenotype: the expression of the genotype
What is a “spontaneous abortion”
unplanned miscarriage
What causes women to ovulate
fertility drugs (clomiphene and pergonal)
What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
an infection of the abdominal region that can come from STI’s, chlamydia, or bacterial infections
What is Endometriosis
the inflammation of endometrial tissue
What is the most common infertility problem in men
Lack of sperm and Motility (movement of sperm) = they have a long journey to the egg
What is Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
Any medical assistance that is provided to an individual who wants to have a child
What is “In Vitro Fertilization”
when an ova is removed surgically from the mother and fertilized by sperm in a laboratory dish, the fertilized blastocyst is then placed back into the mother
What is a “Donor IVF”
a donated ova
