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Pregnancy & Human Development

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events that occur from fertilization until birth   pregnancy  
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time from last menstrual period until birth   gestation period  
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developing offspring   conceptus  
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conceptus from fertilization through 8th week   embryo  
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conceptus from 9th week through birth   fetus  
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oocyte is viable for up to __ hours after ovulation   24  
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sperm is viable up to __ hours   24-48  
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for fertilization to occur, coitus must occur no more than __ days before ovulation & no later than __ day after ovulation   2; 1  
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when a sperm fuses with an egg to form a zygote   fertilization  
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sperm are conducted up uterine tubes by   peristalsis  
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sperm have __ __ for the chemical signals produced by oocytes, directing sperm to them   olfactory receptors  
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investing layer of radially elongated follicle cells surrounding the zona pellucida   corona radiata  
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transparent, non-cellular secreted layer surrounding an oocyte   zona pellucida  
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corona radiata are __ cells   granulosa  
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sperm __ corona radiata   penetrates  
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hundreds of sperm __ __ to digest zona pellucida   release enzymes  
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pattern of various chemical changes that occur in anterior of head of spermatozoon in response to contact w/ovum & that lead to sperm's penetration & fertilization of ovum   acrosomal reaction  
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hundreds of acrosomes must undergo exocytosis to   digest holes in zona pellucida  
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actin filaments in sperm head form __ __ that quickly finds & binds oocyte's sperm-binding membrane   acrosomal process  
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binding event of sperm & oocyte causes   oocyte & sperm membranes to fuse  
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binding event of sperm & oocyte causes contents of sperm to enter oocyte   cytoplasm  
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haploid nucleus (of ovum/sperm) occurring after meiosis in a germ cell   pronuclei  
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as sperm enter oocyte it   looses its tail  
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upon entry of sperm, 2ndary oocytes   completes meiosis II  
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when the pronuclei __ __ fertilization occurs   come together  
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maternal & paternal chromosomes Combine to produce   diploid zygote  
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fertilization in which only one spermatozoon enters the oocyte   monospermy  
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entrance of more than one spermatozoon into the ovum   polyspermy  
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almost as soon as male & female pronuclei come together   their chromosomes replicated  
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once chromosome replication takes place zygote ready to undergo   1st mitotic division of conceptus  
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period of fairly rapid mitotic division of zygote without intervening growth   cleavage  
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zygote begins to divide 24 hours   after fertilization  
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zygote continues __ __ as it travels down uterine tube   mitotic divisions  
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mulberry-like solid mass of blastomeres resulting from cleavage in the early conceptus; made of 16/more cells (3days)   morula  
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stage of early embryonic development; the product of cleavage; ball of 100/ so cells hollows out, fills with fluid (day 4)- floats free in uterine cavity for 3d   early blastocyst  
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peripheral cells of blastocyst, which attach blastocyst to uterine wall & become placenta & membranes that nourish & protect developing organism   trophoblast cells  
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accumulation of cells in blastocyst from which embryo develops   inner cell mass  
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fluid-filled hollow sphere composed of outer sphere of single layer of trophoblasts cells & inner cell mass   late blastocyst  
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inner cell mass will   become embryo  
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attachment of blastocyst to epithelial lining of uterus, its penetration through epithelium, &, in humans, its embedding in stratum compactum of endometrium, occurring 6/7 days after fertilization of oocyte   implantation  
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cellular (inner) layer of the trophoblast; cells retain boundaries   cytotrophoblast  
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outer syncytial layer of the trophoblast; invades endometrium & rapidly digests uterine cells it contacts   syncytiotrophoblast  
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blastocyst burrows into endometrium & gets covered over & sealed off by   proliferating endometrial cells  
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implantation is completed by   12th day after ovulation  
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implantation of blastocyst anywhere other than the uterus   ectopic  
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tubal pregnancy risk factor   scarring of uterine tube by prior tubal infection, adhesion due to previous surgery, clinical features  
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secreted by the trophoblast cells; viability of corpus luteum is maintained by   human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (hCG)  
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hCG acts like   LH  
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signaled by hCG, corpus luteum continues to secrete   progesterone & estrogen  
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antibody tests that detect hCG   pregnancy tests  
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after 12th week __ takes over production of estrogen & progesterone for rest of pregnancy   placenta  
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maternal endometrial tissues & embryonic trophoblastic tissues form   placenta  
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trophoblastic cords from blastocyst invade the endometrium to form finger-like   chorionic villi  
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grow into chorionic villi from vascular system of newly forming embryo   blood capillaries  
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supplied with blood from mother develop between the villi   maternal blood sinuses  
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placenta is fully formed and functional by   third month  
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lowing through two umbilical arteries into capillaries of villi   fetal blood  
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after exchange with blood in maternal sinuses fetal blood   flows back to fetus in single umbilical vein  
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nutrients & oxygen __ from maternal sinuses into fetal blood   diffuse  
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fetal excretory products __ to maternal blood   diffuse  
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inner cell mass forms two layered   embryonic disc  
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during occurrence of implantation, 3 germ cell layers are forming from   bi-layered embryonic disc  
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during occurrence of implantation, extra __ __ develop   embryonic membranes  
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sac of transparent membrane filled w/amniotic fluid   amnion  
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sac on the ventral surface of the embryo   yolk sac  
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yolk sac produces earliest   blood cells & vessels  
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yolk sac later forms part of   digestive tube  
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out-pocketing of the yolk sac   allantois  
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allantois is __ __ for umbilical cord   structural base  
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helps form placenta; encloses embryonic body & all other membranes   chorion  
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during the 3rd week, the two-layered embryonic disc becomes a three-layered embryo   gastrulation  
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gastrulation begins when   primitive streak appears  
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raised dorsal groove that forms longitudinal axis of embryo   primitive streak  
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ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm are   primary germ layers  
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rod of mesodermal cells that serves as first axial support   notochord  
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forms structures of nervous system and epidermis of skin   ectoderm  
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forms epithelial linings of the digestive, respiratory, and urogenital systems, liver, pancreas   endoderm  
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forms muscle, cartilage, bone, blood & other connective tissues   mesoderm  
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formation of body organs   organogenesis  
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gastrulation sets stage for   organogenesis  
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all organ systems are recognizable & embryo is 22mm long (crown rump length)   end of embryonic period 8th wk  
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ectoderm forms __ __ which will become the brain & the spinal cord   neural tube  
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epidermis of skin, lens of eye, enamel of teeth are   of ectoderm origin  
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endoderm forms the   primitive gut  
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primitive gut forms epithelial lining of   GI tract  
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primitive gut forms associated organs   thyroid, liver, pancreas  
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primitive gut forms epithelium linings of   respiratory tracts  
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vertebrae and ribs, dermis of the skin, skeletal muscles, gonads and kidneys, other bones, heart & blood vessels, smooth muscle & other CT are   derivatives of mesoderm  
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unique cardiovascular modifications seen in prenatal development include   umbilical arteries & veins, & 3 vascular shunts (occluded at birth)  
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venous shunt that bypasses liver   ductus venosus  
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opening in the septum btwn two atria   foramen ovale  
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transfers blood from right ventricle to aorta   ductus arteriosus  
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fetal cardiovascular system is formed in   embryonic period  
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carries nutrients & oxygen from placenta to the embryo   umbilical vein  
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return oxygen poor waste laden blood to the placenta   pair of umbilical arteries  
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ductus venosus is a shunt that allows   most of blood to bypass liver  
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foramen ovale & ductus arteriosus allow   most of blood to bypass lungs  
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especially dangerous during embryonic period; may cause severe congenital abnormalities or fetal death; include alcohol, nicotine, some drugs, German measles   teratogens  
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causes growth retardation, developmental delays, microcephaly, mental retardation   fetal alcohol syndrome  
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all organ systems laid down; webbed digits now free; ossification begun; CVS is functional; CR length- 22mm   8th week  
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heart is pumping blood since   4th week  
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body elongating; crude facial features; blood cell formation begins in bone marrow; sex easily detected; CR length 90mm   9th week  
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blinking of eyes- bones distinct; CR length 140mm   13-16 weeks  
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vernix caseosa covers body; fetal position assumed- quickening- CR length; 190mm   17-20 weeks  
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may survive if born premature, but lung surfactant is inadequate; CR length 280mm   21-30 weeks  
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testis descends in scrotum in   7th month  
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CR length- 360mm   30-40 weeks  
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common anatomical change during pregnancy   lordosis  
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typical weight gain is about   29 pounds  
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during pregnancy females' pelvic ligaments & pubic symphysis   relax  
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during pregnancy common anatomical change is __ expands till it occupies most of abdominal cavity   uterus  
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during pregnancy a metabolic change is that females are in   state of hypermetabolism  
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during pregnancy a metabolic change is maternal cells use more __ __ & less __, sparing it for the fetus   fatty acids; glucose  
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common metabolic disorder in pregnant women   gestational diabetes  
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during pregnancy physiological occurrence in GI tract, due to elevated estrogen & progesterone   morning sickness  
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during pregnancy physiological occurrence in urinary system, in which __ __ increases to handle the additional fetal wastes, frequency   urine production  
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during pregnancy physiological occurrence in urinary system, which affects respiratory system developing late in the pregnancy   dyspnea/difficulty breathing  
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during pregnancy physiological occurrence in cardiovascular system   blood volume & pressure increases  
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series of events that expel infant from uterus   labor  
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parturition   birth  
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occurs during last weeks of pregnancy causing myometrium to become more sensitive to oxytocin   estrogen reaches a peak  
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weak irregular contractions that may occur; false labor   Braxton Hicks  
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as birth nears __ & __ start rhythmic uterine contractions   oxytocin; prostaglandins  
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the more the uterus contracts, the more oxytocin is released due to a(n)   positive feedback mechanism  
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the more oxytocin is released, the __ __ are, ending in birth   strong contractions  
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stage 1 of labor   dilation  
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stage 2 of labor   expulsion  
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stage 3 of labor   placental  
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dilation stage lasts from onset of labor until   cervix is fully dilated  
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during dilation stage initial contractions are   weak but irregular  
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during dilation stage, as contraction become more rapid & prolonged cervix undergoes   effacement  
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effacement is   thinning & dilating of cervix  
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during dilation stage, __ ruptures, releasing amniotic fluid   amnion  
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during dilation stage, baby's head   enters true pelvis  
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when baby enters true pelvis   engagement  
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during dilation stage, as descent occurs through birth canal   baby's head rotates  
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the dilation stage lasts for   6-12 hours  
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at 10 cm the cervix   is fully dilated  
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during dilation stage, the widest head dimension is in   left to right axis  
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during dilation stage, after rotation the widest head dimension is in   anteroposterior axis  
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from full dilation to delivery of infant   expulsion stage  
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during expulsion stage, __ __ occur every 2–3 minutes and last about 1 minute   strong contractions  
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during expulsion stage, __ __ __ increases   urge to push  
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during expulsion stage, __ occurs   birth  
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crowning occurs   during expulsion stage  
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expulsion stage lasts from   1- 2hours  
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when largest dimension of head is distending vulva   crowning  
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delivery of placenta & attached fetal membranes   afterbirth  
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afterbirth is accomplished within   30min of birth  
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afterbirth is delivered during   placental stage  
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during placental stage, continued uterine contractions   detach placenta off uterine wall  
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during placental stage, all placenta fragments must be removed to prevent   postpartum hemorrhage  
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Immediately after birth, infant’s physical status is assessed based on   heart rate, respiration, color, muscle tone, & reflexes  
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total score of heart rate, respiration, color, muscle tone, & reflexes   Apgar Score  
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each observation under Apgar Score is   given a score of 0 to 2  
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8-10 Apgar Score indicates   healthy baby  
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lower than 8-10 Apgar Score may reveal   problems with baby  
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once carbon dioxide is no longer removed by placenta it   accumulates in baby’s blood  
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accumulation of CO2 in baby's blood   excites respiratory centers in brain stem to trigger first inspiration  
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when infant is born lung are collapsed so 1st inspiration   takes tremendous effort  
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once infant's lungs inflate, __ __ __ helps reduce surface tension, breathing is easier   surfactant in alveoli  
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after birth, the special umbilical __ & __ are not required   vessels; shunts  
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after birth, changes that occur to umbilical arteries   distal parts become fibrosed as umbilical ligaments  
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after birth, changes that occur to umbilical vein   becomes round ligament of liver  
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after birth, changes that occur to ductus venosus   becomes ligamentum venosum  
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after birth, changes that occur to foramen ovale   becomes fossa ovalis  
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after birth, changes that occur to ductus arteriosus   becomes ligamentum arteriosum  
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toward end of pregnancy estrogen, progesterone, & human placental lactogen stimulate hypothalamus to release   prolactin-releasing hormone (PRH)  
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responds to PRH by releasing prolactin which causes milk production   anterior pituitary  
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released the first 2–3 days; rich in vitamin A, protein, minerals, & IgA antibodies   colostrum  
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baby’s suckling causing release of oxytocin; which causes milk ejection   milk let down  
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fluid-filled, hollow ball of cells   blastocyst  
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fetus begins at   week nine  
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has three primary germ layers and embryonic membranes   gastrula  
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morula   berry-shaped cluster of 16 or more cells  
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zygote   single-celled embryo  
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bones form from   mesoderm  
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brain forms from   ectoderm  
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liver forms from   endoderm  
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ductus arteriosus functions to   allow blood to bypass the lungs  
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ductus venosus functions to   allow blood to bypass liver  
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ligamentum venosum is   remnant of venous shunt that bypassed liver  
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ligamentum arteriosus is   remnant of vessel that connected pulmonary artery to aorta in fetus  
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umbilical cord functions to   carry blood to & from placenta  
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function of foramen ovale   connects right atrium to left atrium  
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fossa ovalis is   depression on wall of atrial septum  
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umbilical artery carries __ concentration of oxygen   highest  
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umbilical vein carries __ concentration of oxygen   medium  
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estrogen   rises throughout pregnancy  
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hCG   lets the corpus luteum know you are pregnant  
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oxytocin   causes contraction of uterus near end of pregnancy  
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relaxin   causes pelvic ligaments & pubic symphysis to become more flexible  
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occurs on day 14 of average menstrual cycle   ovulation  
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day 21 of average menstrual cycle   implantation begins  
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forms embryo proper   inner cell mass  
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forms chorion of placenta   trophoblast  
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third week   embryo  
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occurs within one day after ovulation   fertilization  
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at end of 8th week   fingers and toes formed  
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nine to 12 weeks   sex detectable by genitals  
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13-16weeks   most bones distinct and joint cavities apparent  
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17-20 weeks   mother feels fetal muscle movements  
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7th month   testes reach scrotum in males  
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8-9th month   fat laid down in subcutaneous tissue  
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after fertilization the zygote goes through a rapid period of cell divisions called   cleavage  
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implantation is usually completed after   blastocyst is entirely surrounded by endometrium  
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chorion is   outermost embryonic membrane  
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gastrulation   process that transforms the embryo into a three-layered stage  
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brain   formed from ectodermal tissues  
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function of the ductus arteriosus   bypass the pulmonary circuit  
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oxytocin   hormone that induces labor and controls labor via a positive feedback mechanism  
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dilation, expulsion, placental   correct order of the stages of labor  
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fossa ovalis structure represents   remnants of atrial fetal shunt  
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signals corpus luteum to continue producing estrogen & progesterone to maintain pregnancy   function of the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)  
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heart begins to beat in developing offspring   at 3-4 weeks  
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implantation of the blastocyst begins   6-7 days after ovulation  
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milk production by the breast tissue is caused by   prolactin  
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newborn's source of energy for the first few days   fat  
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disc-shaped placenta is formed from   chronic villi & decidua basalis  
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gastrulation   process by which three primary germ layers form  
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first major event of organogenesis   neurulation  
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cleavage produces   sphere of very small cells  
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placenta forms from   chorion & endometrium  
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hCG begins to __ after week 8   decline  
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placenta is __ __ for embryo & fetus   nutritive agent  
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neurulation is   differentiation of the ectoderm  
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early ventral body cavity forms from   folding of embryonic body  
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chorionic villi membrane & endothelium of fetal capillaries   separate mother & fetal blood supplies  
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when blood leaves fetal heart   only part of it will pass to placenta before returning to heart again  
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ductus arteriosus allows fetal blood to __ lungs   bypass  
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occurs eight weeks into pregnancy   head of fetus is nearly as large as body  
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occurs 17-20 weeks into pregnancy, during the fetal period   quickening  
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__ & __ are hormones & powerful uterine muscle stimulants which cause contractions to become more frequent & more vigorous   oxytocin; prostaglandins  
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woman has deformed/male-like pelvis, resulting in prolonged & difficult labor; condition can lead to fetal brain damage, ultimately causing cerebral palsy/epilepsy   dystocia  
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