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At what point in fetal development can the gender of the baby usually be determined?
At what point in fetal development can the gender of the baby usually be determined?
When does the heart begin beating during fetal development?
When does the heart begin beating during fetal development?
When does the fetus weigh about 10 ounces and is a little over 6 inches long?
When does the fetus weigh about 10 ounces and is a little over 6 inches long?
At what point in fetal development can the baby's eyes blink and the heart and blood vessels be fully formed?
At what point in fetal development can the baby's eyes blink and the heart and blood vessels be fully formed?
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When is an ultrasound generally performed for all pregnant women?
When is an ultrasound generally performed for all pregnant women?
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What is the process that occurs when a lone sperm penetrates a mature egg?
What is the process that occurs when a lone sperm penetrates a mature egg?
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Where does the egg travel after being released from the ovary?
Where does the egg travel after being released from the ovary?
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What happens to the genetic makeup at the moment of fertilisation?
What happens to the genetic makeup at the moment of fertilisation?
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When does the fertilised egg enter the uterus?
When does the fertilised egg enter the uterus?
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What is the term used for the release of a mature egg from one of the woman's ovaries?
What is the term used for the release of a mature egg from one of the woman's ovaries?
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Study Notes
Fetal Development
- The gender of the baby can usually be determined during fetal development.
Heart Development
- The heart begins beating during fetal development.
Fetal Growth
- The fetus weighs about 10 ounces and is a little over 6 inches long at a certain point in fetal development.
Sensory and Organ Development
- The baby's eyes can blink and the heart and blood vessels are fully formed at a certain point in fetal development.
Prenatal Care
- An ultrasound is generally performed for all pregnant women at a certain point in pregnancy.
Fertilization
- The process of a lone sperm penetrating a mature egg is called fertilization.
- The genetic makeup of the fertilized egg is determined at the moment of fertilization, combining the genetic material from the sperm and the egg.
Ovarian Processes
- The term for the release of a mature egg from one of the woman's ovaries is called ovulation.
- After being released from the ovary, the egg travels through the fallopian tube.
Implantation
- The fertilized egg enters the uterus after fertilization and travels through the fallopian tube.
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Description
This lecture covers the process of pregnancy, common pregnancy terminology, and complications associated with pregnancy. Topics include fertilization, ovulation, and potential complications.
