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Study Guide Give explanations to below

• Understand and be able to identify shared environmental experiences.

• Know about the process of fertilization.

• Know the structures of the embryo that are derived from the endoderm and ectoderm.

• Understand the role of the placenta and the amniotic sac.

• Know about the different tests that are administered to newborns immediately after birth.

• Know about the different birthing methods (natural delivery, vaginal delivery, cesarean section, etc.).

• Know the term that describes any agent that can potentially harm the fetus.

• Understand the role of folic acid in healthy development.

• Understand what occurs in each of the three stages of the birth process.

• Understand the difference between nurse midwives and doulas.

Answer 1

1.Fertilization - The process of fusion of the female and the male gamete . It occurs in the fallopian tube near the isthmic junction .

2.Ectoderm - forms the epidermis , skin cells , neurons brain and pigment cells .

Endoderm -  the pharynx, the esophagus, the stomach, the small intestine, the colon, the liver, the pancreas, the bladder

3.Functions of -

• Placenta - blood supply to the fetus, provides nutrition and takes out the waste products .
• Amniotic sac- provides cushion for the fetus . And also provides lubrication for the growing parts.

4.Screening test for newborns -

• Phenylketonuria
• Honocystenuria
• Neonatal jaundice
• Sickle cell anemia .