Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780134553511
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 27, Problem 5AYKB
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Laura, who has diabetes and is 6 months pregnant, has increased levels of blood pressure and glucose.
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Laura.
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Laura, who has diabetes and is 6 months pregnant. Recently, Laura has increased levels of blood pressure and glucose.
To determine:
The factorsthatcan cause blood pressure and blood glucose levels to riseduring pregnancy.
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Chapter 27 Solutions
Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
Ch. 27.1 - What are the three major periods of prenatal...Ch. 27.1 - 2. When does the postnatal period of life begin?
Ch. 27.2 - Prob. 1QCCh. 27.2 - What are the steps of fertilization?Ch. 27.2 - 3. What is the function of cleavage of the...Ch. 27.2 - How does a morula differ from a blastocyst?Ch. 27.2 - 5. What is the ultimate fate of the inner cell...Ch. 27.2 - 6. Which cell type secretes hCG?
Ch. 27.2 - 7. What are the functions of amniotic fluid?
Ch. 27.2 - 8. What are the main functions of each of the...
Ch. 27.3 - Prob. 1QCCh. 27.3 - 2. Which cells form the three germ layers?
Ch. 27.3 - 3. What are the two types of embryonic folding?...Ch. 27.3 - What is the first major event that occurs during...Ch. 27.3 - Prob. 5QCCh. 27.4 - Prob. 1QCCh. 27.4 - Prob. 2QCCh. 27.4 - What specific changes occur in each month of fetal...Ch. 27.4 - Prob. 4QCCh. 27.5 - Prob. 1QCCh. 27.5 - Prob. 2QCCh. 27.5 - Which hormone stimulates the beginning of...Ch. 27.5 - Prob. 4QCCh. 27.6 - What are the criteria used to determine a newborns...Ch. 27.6 - Prob. 2QCCh. 27.6 - 3. Explain what happens to each structure in the...Ch. 27.6 - Prob. 4QCCh. 27.6 - What role do hormones play in the let-down reflex...Ch. 27.7 - What is the genome? How many chromosomes are in...Ch. 27.7 - Prob. 2QCCh. 27.7 - 3. How does a genotype differ from a phenotype?
Ch. 27.7 - Prob. 4QCCh. 27.7 - Prob. 5QCCh. 27.7 - 6. What is an X-linked disorder? How can a female...Ch. 27 - Match the correct time period of gestation with...Ch. 27 - Prob. 2CYRCh. 27 - Mark the following statements about fertilization...Ch. 27 - Prob. 4CYRCh. 27 - Number the sequence of events in fertilization....Ch. 27 - Prob. 6CYRCh. 27 - Match the extraembryonic membrane with the correct...Ch. 27 - Prob. 8CYRCh. 27 - Match the structures of the embryo with the...Ch. 27 - What are the two types of embryonic folding?Ch. 27 - Prob. 11CYRCh. 27 - Prob. 12CYRCh. 27 - Prob. 13CYRCh. 27 - Prob. 14CYRCh. 27 - Prob. 15CYRCh. 27 - Prob. 16CYRCh. 27 - 17. Fill in the blanks: The first ____________...Ch. 27 - Prob. 18CYRCh. 27 - Prob. 19CYRCh. 27 - Which pattern of inheritance includes examples of...Ch. 27 - Prob. 1CYUCh. 27 - Why is the single-celled zygote approximately the...Ch. 27 - Prob. 3CYUCh. 27 - Prob. 4CYUCh. 27 - Prob. 1AYKACh. 27 - Prob. 2AYKACh. 27 - Prob. 3AYKACh. 27 - Prob. 4AYKACh. 27 - Prob. 5AYKB
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