Development occurs from about week two through the eighth week and
is called the __________ stage. - ANSWER embryonic
The first stage of gestation, during which rapid cell division occurs is known as the
___________ stage - ANSWER blastogenic
The ________ stage occurs from week nine to the end of the pregnancy and is a period of
growth. - ANSWER fetal
All pregnancies are divided into ___________ equal time periods, known as
__________ , each lasting approximately 13-14 weeks. A baby born after the
thirty seventh week of pregnancy is considered full term - ANSWER three, trimesters
Name three strategies used to manage the symptoms of morning sickness during pregnancy.
- ANSWER 1. Avoiding greasy foods, eating smaller meals,
2. Having good ventilation when cooking
3. Avoiding large amounts of liquid at one time
Prior to delivery, hormones prepare the breast for milk production.
__________ is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland for milk production. - ANSWER
Prolactin
As the baby suckles oxytocin stimulates the __________ and the letdown reflex
to secrete milk. - ANSWER lobules
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is called the __________ stage. - ANSWER embryonic
The first stage of gestation, during which rapid cell division occurs is known as the
___________ stage - ANSWER blastogenic
The ________ stage occurs from week nine to the end of the pregnancy and is a period of
growth. - ANSWER fetal
All pregnancies are divided into ___________ equal time periods, known as
__________ , each lasting approximately 13-14 weeks. A baby born after the
thirty seventh week of pregnancy is considered full term - ANSWER three, trimesters
Name three strategies used to manage the symptoms of morning sickness during pregnancy.
- ANSWER 1. Avoiding greasy foods, eating smaller meals,
2. Having good ventilation when cooking
3. Avoiding large amounts of liquid at one time
Prior to delivery, hormones prepare the breast for milk production.
__________ is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland for milk production. - ANSWER
Prolactin
As the baby suckles oxytocin stimulates the __________ and the letdown reflex
to secrete milk. - ANSWER lobules
1
