FDSN 300

Placenta

100

Which nutrient is transferred to the fetus via facilitated diffusion across the placenta?

^Glucose

200

^{What role does the placenta play in protecting the fetus from certain infections and toxins?}

^{Acts as a selective barrier}

300

^{What structure connects the fetus to the placenta?}

^{The umbilical cord}

400

^{Name two major hormones produced by the placenta.}

^{Progesterone and estrogen}

500

^{What process allows for the exchange of gases across the placenta?}

^Diffusion

Fetal Growth and Development

100

^{What week of gestation is a fetus typically considered viable?}

^{Around 24 weeks}

200

^{What term is used to describe an infant born before 37 weeks of gestation?}

^{Preterm or premature}

300

^{Which nutrient is crucial for proper neural tube development during early fetal growth?}

^{Folic acid (or folate)}

400

^{Name two environmental factors that can negatively impact fetal growth.}

^{Smoking, alcohol use, drug use, poor maternal nutrition, or exposure to environmental toxins}

500

^{What week of gestation is a fetus typically considered viable?}

^{Differentiation}

Breastfeeding

100

^{What hormone causes milk to eject into the ducts?}

^Oxytocin

200

^{What is the term for human milk production?}

^Lactation

300

^{Name two long-term health benefits of breastfeeding for the baby.}

^{Lower risk of asthma and obesity, improved cognitive development}

400

^{What is one nutritional component found in breast milk crucial for brain development?}

^{DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)}

500

^{How many months does the WHO recommend exclusive breastfeeding?}

^{6 months} 

Lactogenesis

100

^{This stage of milk production is marked by a large increase in milk production.}

^{Lactogenesis II}

200

^{Name one condition that can interfere with milk letdown.}

^{Maternal stress or anxiety}

300

Which hormone increases in response to nighttime feedings?

^Prolactin

400

^{What is the term for the hormone responsible for the letdown reflex?}

^{DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)}

500

^{Which essential fatty acid in breast milk contributes to the baby’s brain development?}

^Oxytocin

Nutrition During Pregnancy

100

^{What is the recommended rate of weight gain during the second and third trimesters for a twin pregnancy?}

^{1-2 pounds per week}

200

^{Name two minerals for which the recommended daily intake increases during pregnancy.}

^{Iron and zinc}

300

^{What is the term for the eating disorder characterized by consuming non-food substances?}

^Pica

400

^{What is the recommended daily intake of fiber for pregnant women?}

^{30 grams/day}

500

^{What is the recommended average daily fluid intake for pregnant women?}

^{Around 9 cups}