Prenatal Development

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When is the embryonic stage?

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3-8 weeks

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When is the germinal stage?

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0-2 weeks

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When is the fetal stage?

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9 weeks - birth

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How many extra calories does a pregnant woman need?

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300

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In which of these situations should a pregnant woman immediately contact her doctor? muscle cramps in the legs, vaginal bleeding, heartburn, sleepiness

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vaginal bleeding

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What conditions cause the muscles to become weaker? Down Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, PKU, Sickle Cell Anemia

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Muscular Dystrophy

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What vitamin is most vital to normal development in a fetus?

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Folic Acid

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What advantage does chorionic villi sampling have over amniocentesis?

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It can be performed earlier in pregnancy

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What is the name of the prenatal test that involves taking a sample of placenta?

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chorionic villi sampling

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What happens if an ovum reaches the uterus without being fertilized?

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Menstruation occurs