Exam 1 Flashcards
associated with people born in a specific place and time
history-graded influence
same for people in a particular age group (acne, menopause)
age-graded
where someone grew up (may include class or race)
sociocultural
atypical, specific. being in a car wreck
non-normative
optimal time for something to occur but if it does not occur, it is reversible
sensitive period
not being exposed to something WILL causes problems
critical period
what stage does the placenta form?
Germinal stage (0-2 weeks)
what stage do organs differentiate from each other
Embryonic stage (2-8 weeks)
what makes up ectoderm?
nervous system, hair, nails
what makes up mesoderm?
muscles, circulatory system
what makes up endoderm?
digestive system, inner layer of lungs, pancreas, liver
what stage is characterized by rapid physical development?
fetal stage
12-18 months of no pregnancy when trying
infertility
spontaneous abortion of a child before 20 weeks post conception
miscarriage
what are miscarriages mainly causes by?
genetic abnormalities
tobacco use can cause
low birth weight
alcohol use can cause
below average intelligence, delayed growth, facial deformities
antidepressants can cause
increase risk for autism
marijuana can cause
learning and memory issues
cocaine can cause
addiction in baby, birth defects, miscarriage
what is an epiostomy?
incision to incr size of vaginal opening
greasy cottage cheese-like substance
vernix
what is the purpose of vernix?
to help with passage through the birth canal and protect skin from amniotic fluid
fine dark fuzz
lanugo
who is lanugo found on
premature babies
very low birth weight
less than 2.25 lbs
low birth weight
less than 5.5 lbs
preterm infants
born before 38 weeks post conception
what is a stillbirth
birth of a child who is not alive after 20 weeks gestation
what is the autostimulation theory of sleep
REM sleep in babies helps to develop vision