Family Planing
What is family planning?
Planning when and how many children to have.
What is a neonatal reflex?
An automatic response of a newborn to a stimulus.
What is prenatal development?
The development of a baby before birth.
What is heredity?
The passing of traits from parents to children.
Prenatal
Related to the period before birth.
Name one method used to prevent pregnancy.
A condom.
Which reflex makes a baby close its hand when its palm is touched?
The grasping reflex.
Where does a baby normally develop during pregnancy?
In the uterus.
What molecule contains genetic information?
DNA.
Neonatal
Related to the period shortly after birth.
Why is family planning important?
It helps people make responsible decisions about having children.
Which reflex makes a baby turn its head toward a touch near its mouth?
The rooting reflex.
What is the first stage of prenatal development?
The germinal stage.
What structures contain genes?
Chromosomes.
Heredity
The passing of traits from parents to children.
What factors can be considered when planning a family?
Health, education, finances, and family stability.
Which reflex helps a baby feed?
The sucking reflex.
What organ provides nutrients and oxygen to the developing baby?
The placenta.
What is a gene?
A unit of genetic information that influences traits.
Reflex
An automatic response to a stimulus.
How can family planning benefit a mother's health?
It can help space pregnancies and reduce some health risks.
Why are neonatal reflexes important?
They help newborns respond to their environment and survive.
What are the three main stages of prenatal development?
Germinal, embryonic, and fetal stages.
What is a chromosome?
A structure that contains DNA and genes.
Embryo
An early stage of development before the fetal stage.