Factors that can cause congenital malformations by affecting an embryo during its periods of rapid growth and development are called teratogens. TRUE or FALSE

Each of the four female reproductive hormones ( FSH, LH, estrogen & progesterone) have specific roles or function to complete to ensure a successful pregnancy. While these hormones may be released at a different time during an average 28-day cycle there are key times in the cycle where their release is critical in ensuring a successful pregnancy. Which of the following list the order of hormonal release from 0-28 requirements to support the fertilization and implantation of the ovum? Select one: A. FSH, estrogen, LH, progesterone. B. FSH, estrogen, progesterone, LH C. LH, FSH, estrogen, progesterone D. FSH, LF, estrogen, progesterone

Katie is 37 years old and about 20 weeks pregnant. When Dr. Crusher talks to a patient about scheduling their ultrasound, she simply tells them that it is a way to check on the progress of the pregnancy. However, Dr. Crusher knows that Katie is very worried about fetal anomalies. Dr. Crusher also carefully explains what exactly they will be looking for on the ultrasound as well as what fetal anomalies might be detected by the ultrasound. What standard goes with this?  reasonable person standard professional standard  subjective st

Michelle is a sexually active college student. On Saturday night, she has unprotected sex with her boyfriend. On Monday evening, she experiences the twinge of mid-cycle pain that she typically feels when she is ovulating. This makes Sherrise extremely anxious that she might soon learn she is pregnant. Is Sherrise’s concern valid? Why or why not?

Seeing that the placenta acts as a barrier protecting the baby from harmful substances the mother may consume, how come some babies develop ailments like Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? Are there some substances that render the protective function of the placenta less useful than required?

Excessive blood loss during childbirth can result in an inadequate amount of blood volume in the mother's body. With decreased blood volume and pressure, the heart becomes incapable of pumping the necessary amount of blood to all the tissues, resulting in damage to the brain, specifically the pituitary gland. Sheehan's syndrome occurs in women when the pituitary gland reduces the amount of hormones it secretes after childbirth. Sheehan's syndrome is initially suspected when a mother is unable to produce milk after having undergone a difficult childbirth resulting in shock from blood loss. Since difficulty with lactation is not an uncommon occurrence, many individuals affected with Sheehan's syndrome are not diagnosed until other problems arise. Marina recently gave birth and is having difficulty with lactation. Furthermore, she is experiencing weight gain and hair loss. She is also complaining about constant fatigue and always needing to wear additional layers to keep warm. Many months…

After birth, there is production and secretion of milk from the mother'smammary glands.a) Discuss the similarities and differences observed in the stages ofdevelopment of the adult breast tissue, specifically from the nonpregnant, to the pregnant and finally to the lactating stage.b) Why is it normally only after birth that lactogenesis occurs?

Visit this site (http://openstaxcollege.org/l/pregstages)for a summary of the stages of pregnancy, as experiencedby the mother, and view the stages of development of thefetus throughout gestation. At what point in fetaldevelopment can a regular heartbeat be detected?