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Pregnancy Changes
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Placenta
Teratogens
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What is the significance of decidual basalis?
This is where the decidual basalis implants; this is where the placenta develops.
100
What is the hormone that is tested during a pregnancy test?
HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)
100
At what time does the baby's heart start beating?
4 weeks
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What is the purpose of the placenta?
to provide nutrients and oxygen to the fetus to carry waste away from the fetus
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What is the definition of a teratogen?
any agent of factor that can cause harm to the fetus
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At what is the genetic information determined for the fetus?
at conception
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What is the term used excessive vomiting?
hyperemesis gravidum
200
When can the fetal heart rate be heard through a doppler?
10-12 weeks
200
What medicine should be given a headache?
tylenol
300
How many chromosomes are in the zygote and what do those chromosomes determine?
46; 23 chromosomes from mom and 23 chromosomes from dad
300
What is the scientific term used for "butterfly mask" that sometimes occurs during pregnancy?
chloasma
300
What week is considered the gestational age of viability?
20 weeks
300
What does a "low-lying" placenta mean?
The placenta has developed lower in the uterus, close to the cervix.
300
What weeks are most susceptible to teratogen?
2-8 weeks
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What is the scientific process used for growth and repair?
mitosis
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Why are UTIs common during pregnancy?
ureters are sometimes disfigured due to the fetus, often causing urinary stasis
400
What is the biggest concern concerning a baby born at 35 weeks gestational age?
feeding difficulties
400
What is it called when the placenta detaches from the uterus before labor?
placental abruption
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What are the teratogens that contain listeria?
unpasterized dairy products and "soft cheeses"
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What is scientific process used for sperm and egg?
meiosis
500
What is the only pregnancy change that most likely will not disappear after pregnancy?
striae gravidum
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What is the biggest concern for a baby born at 30 weeks?
respiratory distress due the the lack of surfactant
500
What action increases placental perfusion to the fetus?
laying on their left side.
500
How many ounces of fish can a pregnant woman consume a week?
12 ounces, and she should stay away from larger fish.