Chapter 20 Flashcards
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The cluster of developing cells following implantation
Embryo
As the cells of the blastocyst divide they begin to implant or attached to the lining of the uterus
Implantation
Blood rich tissue developed from an outer layer of cells from the embryo and tissue of the mother
Placenta
A tube through which nutrients and oxygen pass from the mother’s blood into the embryos blood
Umbilical cord
The name by which the embryo is known from the end of the eighth week until birth
Fetus
A spontaneous abortion in which the female expels the embryo or fetus
Miscarriage
The birth of a dead fetus
Still birth
Tiny structures within the nucli of the cells that carry information about hereditary traits
Chromosomes
Are segments of DNA molecules like chromosomes are paired Specific information about hereditary traits are carried within sections of chromosomes
Genes
This disease occurs when a child inherits the Hemoglobin from both parents
Sickle cell anemia
This is a test which sound waves are used to project light images on the screen
Ultrasound
Is a test in which a small piece of membrane is removed from the chromogen a layer of tissue that developed into placenta
Chorionic Villi sampling
This is caused by chromosome oh abnormal tea known as choosing me 21 the presence of three copies of the 21st chromosome
Down syndrome
This disease which makes breathing indigestion difficult is caused by two abnormal genes
Cystic fibrosis
Is a procedure in which a syringe is inserted through the pregnant females abnormal wall into that amniotic fluid surrounding the developing fetus
Amniocentesis
This disease caused the destruction of the nervous system blindness paralysis in death during early childhood
Tay-Sachs disease
A protein accumulates in the body interfering with the development of brain cells and causing mental retardation
Phenylketonuria
Is something that needs to occur during a particular stage for a person to continue his or her growth towards becoming a healthy mature adult
Developmental task
The confidence that one can control one’s own body impulses and environment
Autonomy
This is a routine diagnostic test that determines and infants physical condition afterbirth
Apgar test
The three stages of birth
Dilation this is the stretching of the cervix and this causes labor the second stage is the passage of the baby through the birth canal this is caused by continuing contractions afterbirth is once the baby is born contractions continue for another 10-15 mins
This is when you drink alcohol during pregnancy this consist of three main features mental retardation slow growth before and after birth and a wide range of physical defects ranging from cleft palate to hip dislocation
Fetal alcohol syndrome
When a female who is pregnant uses tobacco babies will have what effects
Being premature low birth weight the growth mental development and behavior of children they have higher incidence of respiratory problems
These pose a potential danger to the fetus
Over-the-counter medicines and prescription