heredity
The gene
this is the term for a fertilized egg from conception until it implants in the uterus during the first 2 weeks
Zygote
when a baby leaves the uterus and enters the world
labor and delivery
what do we call different versions of a gene?
alleles
during the prenatal stage, lasting from the 3-8th week the major organs and structures of the body begin to form
embryonic stage
doctors often check the newborns color, heart rate, reflexes, muscle tone, and breathing using scoring system of 1-5 after birth
Apgar test
if a child inherits a dominant alleles from one parent and a recessive allele from the others which trait be expressed?
the dominant trait
this protective sac filled with fluid cushions and protects the developing fetus throughout pregnancy
amniotic sac
mothers feeling sad 3-5 days after birth
baby blues
this disease damages the organs and causes pain
sickle cell disease
exposure to harmful substances like alcohol, certain drugs, or infections during pregnancy is known by this term and can cause birth defects
teratogen
this stage happens after the baby is born and the placenta is delivered
third stage of labor
heredity
this is the name of the process by which cells become specialized in structure and function, critical for forming different tissues during prenatal development
cell differentiation
medical procedure in which is baby is delivered through the mothers abdomen
cesarian section (c-section)