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What hormone is produced by the corpus luteum |
Progesterone |
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Stages of pregnancy development |
Fertilization, embryonic development, fetal development, childbirth |
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The x-ray examination and it takes breast cancer to small to feel |
Mammography |
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The first cell of a new individual |
The zygote |
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Oocyte is viable for how many hours after ovulation? |
12 to 24 hours |
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Are the mammary glands present in both male and females? |
Yes |
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What hormone does not contribute to the appearance of secondary sex characteristics? |
Progesterone |
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A fluid-filled, hollow ball of cells |
Blastocyst |
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prompts the corpus luteum to continue secreting progesterone and estrogen |
hCG (human chorionic gonadatropin) |
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maternal and paternal gametes join to become zygote |
Fertilization |
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enzymes of sperm acrosomes digest the zona pellucida |
Penetration |
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the blastocyst is buried in the endometrium |
Implantation |
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causes pelvic ligaments and pubic symphysis to become more flexible |
Relaxin |
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causes contraction of uterus near the end of pregnancy |
Oxytocin |
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carries blood to and from the placenta |
Umbilical cord |
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A fluid-filled, hollow ball of cells |
Blastocyst |
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prompts the corpus luteum to continue secreting progesterone and estrogen |
hCG (human chorionic gonadatropin) |
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maternal and paternal gametes join to become zygote |
Fertilization |
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enzymes of sperm acrosomes digest the zona pellucida |
Penetration |
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the blastocyst is buried in the endometrium |
Implantation |
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causes pelvic ligaments and pubic symphysis to become more flexible |
Relaxin |
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causes contraction of uterus near the end of pregnancy |
Oxytocin |
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carries blood to and from the placenta |
Umbilical cord |
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The only 100% effective method of birth control is __________. |
Total abstinence |
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The first major event of organogenesis is __________. |
Neurulation |
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the process by which the blastocyst implants in the uterine wall is _______. |
Implantation |
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The process by which the three primary germ layers form is known as __________. |
Gastrulation |
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Sperm are known to bear __________ that respond to chemical stimuli that help them locate the ova |
Olfactory receptors |
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__________ contain hydrolytic enzymes that help the sperm penetrate the membrane around the secondary oocyte |
Acrosomes |
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the process by which the blastocyst implants in the uterine wall is _______. |
Implantation |
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The process by which the three primary germ layers form is known as __________. |
Gastrulation |
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Sperm are known to bear __________ that respond to chemical stimuli that help them locate the ova |
Olfactory receptors |
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__________ contain hydrolytic enzymes that help the sperm penetrate the membrane around the secondary oocyte |
Acrosomes |
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After fertilization the zygote goes through a rapid period of cell divisions called __________. |
Cleavage |
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Which statement about maternal hormones during pregnancy is accurate? |
Estrogen and progesterone levels increase throughout pregnancy. |
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The outermost embryonic membrane is the __________. |
Chorion |
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The process that transforms the embryo into a three-layered stage is called __________. |
Gastrulation |
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The three layers that form from __________ are the ectoderm, the endoderm, and the mesoderm. |
Gastrulation |
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The ________ is formed from ectodermal tissues. |
Brain |
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it floats ________ days before it begins implantation. |
2-3 |
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Prolactin causes __________. |
Milk production by the breast tissue |
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_____________ is sloughed epithelial cells, bile, and other substances |
Meconium |
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__________ refers to events that occur from the time of fertilization (conception) until the infant is born. |
Pregnancy |
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The process of implantation generally begins __________, and is usually completed by __________. |
six to seven days after ovulation; the twelfth day after ovulation |
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Which of the following occurs eight weeks into pregnancy? |
The head of the fetus is nearly as large as the body, all major brain regions are present, and the first brain waves are generated in the brain stem. |
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Which of the following occurs 17-20 weeks into pregnancy, during the fetal period? |
Quickening occurs |
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__________ occurs when a woman has a deformed or male-like pelvis, resulting in prolonged and difficult labor; this condition can lead to fetal brain damage, ultimately causing cerebral palsy or epilepsy. |
Dystocia |
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__________ occurs when a woman has a deformed or male-like pelvis, resulting in prolonged and difficult labor; this condition can lead to fetal brain damage, ultimately causing cerebral palsy or epilepsy. |
Dystocia |
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_________ are substances that can cause severe congenital abnormalities. |
Teratogens |
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Which hormone produced by the placenta causes the mother's pubic symphysis to loosen and widen? |
Relaxin |
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The hormone that induces labor and controls labor via a positive feedback mechanism is __________. |
Oxytocin |
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What is the sequence that shows the correct order of the stages of labor? |
dilation, expulsion, placental |
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The ________ stage is the longest period, lasting up to 12 hours on average. |
Dilation |
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What is the function of the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)? |
It signals the corpus luteum to continue producing estrogen and progesterone to maintain the pregnancy. |
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The heart begins to beat in the developing offspring __________. |
At about 3 1/2 weeks |
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Implantation of the blastocyst begins __________. |
6-7 days after ovulation |
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_________ and __________ are both hormones and powerful uterine muscle stimulants that cause contractions to become more frequent and more vigorous. |
Oxytocin; Prostaglandins |
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Physiological changes of the mother during pregnancy are: |
Gastrointestinal Urinary Respiratory Cardiovascular |
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•Morning sickness is because of elevated progesterone and estrogen •heartburn is due to the overcrowding of organs by the fetus • constipation |
Gastrointestinal |
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•kidneys have additional burden and produce more urine •the uterus compresses the bladder |
Urinary |
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• nasal mucosa becomes congested and swollen • vital capacity and respiratory rate increase •dyspnea (difficult breathing) occurs during later stages of pregnancy |
Respiratory |
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•Blood volume increases by 25 to 40% •Blood pressure and pulse increase •Varicose veins are common |
Cardiovascular |