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lifespan
development throught lifespan
Term | Definition |
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zygote | fertilized egg;sperm +egg unite to bring genetic material together to form one organism |
embryo | the developing human organism from about 2 weeks after fertilization through the second month. |
fetus | the developing human organism from 9 weeks after conception to birth hand and feet and many more features develop |
zygote stage | after nuclei of the egg and sperm fuse cells divide, 2,4, 8, 16, 100 |
implantation | embryo 2- 8 weeks multicellular cluster implants in uterin wall |
teratogens | dangers(monster makers) anything harmful that comes in contact with fetus. |
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome | affects cognitive behavior, causes body and brain abnormalities |
fetus responses | sounds and mothers voice |
habituation | can ignore sounds that annoy other newborns less aggitated with repeated exposures. |
rooting reflex | when something touches newborn cheek it will turn towards it with open mouth |
sucking reflex | can be triggered by fingertips |
newborns cry because... | they are hungry or need something |
maturation | changes that occur primarily because of the passage of time |