Pregnancy

Question 1

How long does pregnancy last in humans

Answer 1

40 weeks

Question 2

What happens during the 40 weeks of pregnancy

Answer 2

The embryo that started out as a single cell will develop all the characteristics that makes us human.

Question 3

What is the average weight at birth?

Answer 3

7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)

Question 4

What is pregnancy split into ?

Answer 4

Three stages called trimesters

Question 5

How long does a trimester last?

Answer 5

Approximately 3 months

Question 6

What does the umbilical cord do?

Answer 6

While in the uterus the umbilical provides the foetus with food and oxygen from the mother and takes away waste material.

Question 7

What are three risks to the embryo?

Answer 7

Smoking
Alcohol
Illegal drugs

Question 8

What are 3 things that alcohol does to the embryo?

Answer 8

-Can cause the baby to have abnormal facial features
-The baby can have a low birthweight
-Can cause the baby to have behavioural problems

Question 9

What are three things smoking does to the embryo?

Answer 9

-The baby could be born small
-Can damage the developing baby’s lung and brain
-Smoking doubles the risk of abnormal bleeding during pregnancy and delivery

Question 10

What are 3 things Illegal drugs can do to the embryo?

Answer 10

-If the mother uses opiates like her herion, the baby can be born addicted to it and can go through withdrawal.
-A premature birth
-Use if drugs like cocaine can lead to very serious complications and can cause the baby to have a stroke.