BIOD 121 Nutrition
Exam 6
The first stage of gestation, during which rapid cell division occurs is known as the
blastogenic stage.
1. Development occurs from about week two through the week and
is called the embryonic stage. The fetal stage occurs from week nine to the end of
the pregnancy and is a period of growth.
2. All pregnancies are divided into (A) equal time periods, known as
(B) , each lasting approximately 13-14 weeks. A baby born after the
thirty seventh week of pregnancy is considered full term.
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Name three strategies used to manage the symptoms of morning sickness during
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1. Prior to delivery, hormones prepare the breast for milk production.
is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland for milk production.
2. As the baby suckles oxytocin stimulates the and the letdown reflex
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to secrete milk.
3. During the first few days following birth colostrum, which is high in protein and
, is secreted. This helps protect the intestinal health of
the infant.
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