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Process of organ formation that takes place during the first months of prenatal development when organs are especially vulnerable to environmental changes
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organogenesis
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the period of prenatal development that begins 2 months after conception and lasts about 7 months
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fetal period
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the first 4 weeks of life
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neonatal period
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Bag or envelope that contains a clear fluid in which the developing fetus floats
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amnion
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a disk-like group of tissues in which small blood vessels from the mother and the offspring intertwine but do not join
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placenta
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connects the baby to the placenta
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umbilical cord
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detachment and expulsion of the placenta, umbilical cord, and other membranes
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afterbirth
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neural tube defect is related to a deficiency of ___________in the diet
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folic acid
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a common genetically-transmitted form of mental retardation caused by the presence of an extra chromosome; risk is often related to mother's age.
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down syndrome
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often associated with respiratory problems, cancers, and low birth weight
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smoking
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the most hazardous drug to future generations
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alcohol
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a common genetically-transmitted form of mental retardation caused by the presence of an extra chromosome; risk is often related to the mother's age
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down syndrome
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baby's position causes the baby's buttocks to be born first
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breech
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the delivery process is lasting too long and can result in insufficient oxygen and ultimately, brain damage
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Anoxia
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T/F. the principle that development proceeds in a head to tail direction is called the cephalucaudal principle
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True
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T/F. A male's underwear can influence his sperm count
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true
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T/F. the "life support systems" of the fetus include the placenta, the umbilical cord, and the amnion.
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True
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T/F. Gestational diabetes is an indicator the adult-onset diabetes
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False
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T/F. food cravings during pregnancy are the result of a natural instinct to consume needed nutrients
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False
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T/F.Rubella during very early pregnancy can result in birth defects
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True
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T/F.A cesarean section form of delivery can assure an AIDS-infected mother will not infect the fetus
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False
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T/F.Emotional stress can influence the birth process
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True
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T/F.The goal of a prepared childbirth is to reduce the mother's pain by decreasing her fear through education about childbirth and by teaching her to use breathing methods and relaxation techniques during delivery
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False
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T/F.The return of the mother's menstrual period depends on the involution period
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False
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T/F.Even though the mother is trained and prepared for "natural" childbirth, the mother should be aware of drugs available to her to aid in the childbirth process in the case that she might need some to aid her or might change her mind at some time during the birth process.
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true
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The third and final "stage of birth" ends when the baby completely emerges from the mother's body
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False
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An ectopic pregnancy indicates:
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the presence of developing embryo or fetus outside the normal location in the uterus; a tubal usually results in the rupture of the fallopian tubes in the first eight weeks.
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