Conception

Question 1

Meiotic process by which male gametes are produced

Answer 1

spermatogenesis

Question 2

Meiotic process by which female gametes are produced

Answer 2

oogenesis

Question 3

production of sperm begins at puberty in response to _________ (male hormone)

Answer 3

testosterone

Question 4

pH of sperm

Answer 4

slightly alkaline

helps neutralize the normally acidic female vagina

Question 5

lifespan of sperm

Answer 5

48-72 hours after ejaculation

Question 6

average time for sperm to travel to egg

Answer 6

4-6 hours; but can be as little as 5 minutes

Question 7

oocytes form by ____ weeks of gestation

Answer 7

12

Question 8

ovulation occurs _____ days before the next menstrual period

Answer 8

14 +/- 2 days

Question 9

of chromosomes

Answer 9

46 total
23 from each parents
22 pairs of chromosome, leaving 2 chromosome to determine the sex

Question 10

_____ secretes HCG to make sure that the corpus luteum remains viable

Answer 10

blastocyst

Question 11

16 cells (3rd day)

first weeks of human development

Answer 11

morula

Question 12

outer layer of cells;
develops projections (chorionic villi)

(first weeks of human development)

Answer 12

trophoblast

Question 13

inner layer of cells; outer layers are chorionic villi; implants 6-7days after fetilization

(first weeks of human development)

Answer 13

blastocyst

Question 14

corpus luteum secretes _____ and ______ first 2-3 months of pregnancy

Answer 14

estrogen and progesterone

Question 15

blastocyst is implanted ______ days after ovulation

Answer 15

6-8 days

Question 16

site of implantation

Answer 16

upper portion of uterus

Question 17

______ changes cervical mucus and endometrium to mature the uterine lining for implantation

Answer 17

progesterone

Question 18

______ prevents pregnancy

Answer 18

progestin

Question 19

(period/stage of growth)

conception to day 14

Answer 19

ovum

Question 20

(period/stage of growth)

day 15 to 8 weeks
most critical time
organs are forming

Answer 20

embryonic stage

Question 21

(period/stage of growth)

8 weeks to birth

Answer 21

fetus

Question 22

(germ layer of cells)

trophoblast (outer layer) develops into the placenta, integument, neural tissue and glands

Answer 22

ectoderm

Question 23

(germ layer of cells)

forms muscles, bones, connective tissue, circulatory system, and genitourinary system

Answer 23

mesoderm

Question 24

(germ layer of cells)

digestive, respiratory, and parts of GU system formed

Answer 24

endoderm

Question 25

inner membranes that surround the baby

Answer 25

amniotic sac

Question 26

- within the sac and around the baby - source of oral fluid for fetus - repository for wastes (urine and meconium) - assists in lung development - transparent yellow liquid

Answer 26

amniotic fluid

Question 27

<300 mL of AF associated with fetal kidney obstruction or renal agenesis

Answer 27

oligohydramnios

Question 28

>2000 mL of AF associated with esophageal atresia with severe CNS anomalies

Answer 28

polyhydramnios

Question 29

functions of amniotic fluid

Answer 29

- protects fetus from mechanical injury and infection - maintains stable thermal environment - helps in fluid and electrolyte homeostasis - allows freedome of movement for baby

Question 30

when baby bounces against examiner's hand

Answer 30

ballottment

Question 31

pH of amniotic fluid

Answer 31

alkaline turns nitrazine paper blue

Question 32

amniotic fluid contains _____ and ______, which are the major component of surfactant

Answer 32

Lecithin and Sphingomyelin

Question 33

L/S ratio

Answer 33

2:1

Question 34

nursing action for rupture of membranes (ROM)

Answer 34

always check the fetal monitor for decelerations in fetal heart rate

Question 35

increase in _____ levels can indicate of pregnancy usually found in the pregnancy tests

Answer 35

HCG (human chorionic gonadotrophin)

Question 36

- provides nutrients (O2) and removes wastes (CO2) for the fetus - metabolizes drugs and other substances - produces hormones estrogen/progesterone for maintenance of pregnancy

Answer 36

placenta

Question 37

umbilical cord carries ___ arteries and ____ vein

Answer 37

2 arteries; 1 vein

Question 38

artery carries _____ blood while vein carries _____ blood

Answer 38

deoxygenated; oxygenated

Question 39

progesterone _____ uterine muscle

Answer 39

RELAXES; can prevent spontaneous abortion; it slows down for the pregnancy to allow pro-life