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unit 4 vocab
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- 1Conception MWwhere sperm and egg unite to form a zygote
- 2Prenatal care MWmedical care of mother and unborn child
- 3Trimester MWdivision of pregnancy into three equal intervals
- 4Amniotic sac MWmembrane that provides protection to the developing child
- 5Umbilical cord MWconnection between mother and unborn child for purposes of nutrition, oxygen, and elimination
- 6Placenta MWfilter between the wall of the uterus and the umbilical cord
- 7FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome) MWa group of birth defects caused by the mother’s alcohol consumption during pregnancy
- 8Dilation MWopening of cervix enlarges to allow delivery of baby
- 9Post partum depression MWmood disorder of mother that begins after child birth and lasts for six weeks due to hormone in balance.
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- Flashcards on unit 4 vocab , created by mackenzie whisler on 01/03/2016.
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