Issues in Wellness -- Unit 3
what is the average length of a full term baby
19.9 inches
how far do sperm need to travel to fertilize an egg
24 feet
how long does it take the zygote to get to the uterus
4-5 days
what are the first two things to start forming in an embryo
heart and brain
toxemia
high blood pressure in the mother
what stimulates the pituitary gland and is called the 'master' gland
hypothalamus
infertile
inability to have children
what releases testerone into the body
testes
miscarriage
the expulsion of a fetus from the uterus before it is full term
t/f? hyprothyroidism, addison's disease, diabetes are common problems with the endocrine system
True
what is located on kidneys and is responsible for fight or flight gland
adrenal gland
still birth
birth of a dead, full term baby
what term describ es the dividing cell into multiple cells before implantation
blastocyst
what is the enterence to the uterus
cervix
what glands help the sperm survice outside the body
cowper's gland, prostate gland, seminal vesicle
what is the name given to the cells after implantation
embryo
how often is the amniotic fluid released
every 3 hours
what is the passageway for the egg to travel for fertilization
fallopian tube
t/f? alchohol is the only substance known to pass through the placenta and harm a fetus
false
t/f? ovulation is the release of estrogen into the female body
false
t/f? sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV, cannot be transmitted to the fetus
false
t/f? thalidomide is a prescription drug used for morning sickness, and it has little effect on a fetus
false
t/f? the prenatal enviornment protects the fetus from all outside elements
false
t/f? tobacco use by a mother during pregnancy will not have an effect on the fetus
false
what is the joining of the sperm and egg cell (conception)
fertilization
what term is used to describe the developing baby from the end of the second month until birth
fetus
what is another name for contractions
labor
contraception
methods to prevent pregnancy
waht releases estrogen into the female body
ovaries
what releases the egg cell
ovaries
what controls calcium level in bloodstream
parathyroid gland
what regulates growth of skeletal system, controls the ovaries, and testes release of hormones?
pituitary gland
what is the tissue that holds the embryo to the uterine wall
placenta
what controls the temperature of the tesicles
scrotum
ectomic pregnancy
the blastocyst implants in fallopian tubes
what regulates overall metabolism
thyroid gland
t/f? a teratogen is a substance known to potentially cause a birth defect or cause a pregnancy to end
true
t/f? fetal alchohol syndrome is preventable
true
t/f? fetal alcohol sydrome is the leading cause of mental retardation in the U.S.
true
t/f? mercury, radiation, lead, and carbon monoxide can endanger prenatal development?
true
t/f? potentially harmful substances can pass through the placenta and effect the fetus
true
t/f? proper prenatal care gan greatly reduce the risk of hazards to the fetus
true
t/f? the placenta is a temporaty organ that transports oxygen from the mother to the fetus
true
what kind of diabetes in inherited
type 1
Fatigue and increased urination may be a sign of
type 2 diabetes
if you exercise and eat a heathly diet, you may be able to avoid
type 2 diabetes
what connects the developing baby to the mother
umbilical cord
where dcoes implantation of the fertilized egg occur
uterus
what is also known as the birth canal
vagina
Do diabetes often damage nerves and kidneys
yes
what is the term used to describe the cell after the sperm and egg have united
zygote
