Define Reproduction - ANS is the total process by which organisms produce offspring. From fertilization to birth
what population are at greater risk for problems - ANS impoverished populations and adolescents.
Why are adolescents more at risk? - ANS because they have a...
Define Reproduction - ANS is the total process by which organisms produce offspring.
From fertilization to birth
what population are at greater risk for problems - ANS impoverished populations and
adolescents.
Why are adolescents more at risk? - ANS because they have a greater chance getting an
STI and they have poorer nutrition
Name some biophysical risk factors - ANS teratogen
older age- advanced maternal age (35+)
any medical issue (diabetes, hypertension) weight/nutrition (folic acid is essential)
genetic issues
Name some psychosocial risk factors - ANS mental health issues (depression/anxiety)-
increased risk for PPD
abuse (increases during pregnancy)
addiction (substances), smoking, and caffeine intake
Name some sociodemographic risk factors - ANS poverty (less or no access to healthcare)
poor nutrition
no shelter/transportation
parity (number of pregnancies/deliveries)
and geographic location
Name some environmental risk factors - ANS pollution (water/air), safety,
radiation/chemical exposure, drugs or alcohol, and infections
Define conception - ANS formation of a viable zygote
Define contraception - ANS A process that interferes with the normal process of ovulation,
fertilization, and implantation.
Fertilization - ANS The union of a spermatozoal nucleus with an egg nucleus to form the
primary nucleus of an embryo
Define gametogenesis - ANS The formation and development of germ cells, oocytes, and
spermatocytes.
, Define gestation - ANS carrying of an embryo or fetus inside the uterus from conception
until birth
Define gestational age - ANS refers to the embryonic or fetal age plus two weeks
(approximately the duration since the woman's last menstrual period (LMP) began.
What are oocytes? - ANS mature eggs ready to be fertilized
During ovulation where is the egg released? - ANS Into the Fallopian tube
Ovulation typically occurs on which day of menstrual cycle - ANS 14
A fertilized ovum usually implants into uterus lining what is it called? - ANS blastocyte
Gestational period considered most vulnerable for the embryo when? - ANS 3-8 weeks
How long does an egg stay fertile - ANS 24 hours
How long does it take for the egg to travel and implant in the lining of the uterus? - ANS 4-7
days
Is sexuality intrinsic or extrinsic with reproduction - ANS intrinsic
Poor nutrition can lead to what? - ANS lower weight which can stop menstrual cycles
example: anorexia and bulimia
Progesterone maintains pregnancy until what is developed? - ANS placenta
During pregnancy does estrogen increase of decrease? - ANS increases dramatically
After birth there is a large drop in estrogen. What can this cause? - ANS PPD
Placenta acts as an organ for what? - ANS gas exchange
Does the mothers blood and babies blood ever mix? - ANS NO
Perfusion of placenta has to do with what? - ANS blood pressure
A sudden drop in blood pressure means what could be happening? - ANS the baby is not
getting enough oxygen
Fertilization occurs in what part of the fallopian tube? - ANS the ampulla
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