I.Introduction Chances are you didn’t even know you were pregnant or had just found out you wereexpecting when you received the shattering news that there is no visible developingembryo on the ultrasound. You are probably feeling sad and confused. As you take timeto understand what this means‚ also take time to grieve as you would for any loss. Andremember you are not alone.A blighted ovum (also known as “anembryonic pregnancy”) happens when a fertilizedegg attaches itself to the uterine wall‚ but
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Chapter 8 The cellular Basis of Reproduction Inheritance Rain Forest Rescue • Scientists in Hawaii are attempting to "rescue" endangered species from extinction by promoting reproduction • Reproduction is one phase of an organism’s life cycle – Sexual reproduction • Fertilization of sperm and egg produces Offspring – Asexual reproduction • Offspring are produced by a single parent‚ without the participation of sperm and egg
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treatment. Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)‚ as with all leukemia‚ is a cancer of the blood cells‚ in which normal/healthy cells are replaced by malignant cells. CML occurs through a specific chromosomal abnormality named the Philadelphia chromosome (Ph)‚ after the city where it was first recorded. In this abnormality‚ parts of the long arms of chromosomes 9 and 22 exchange genetic material‚ or translocate. This translocation results in the transfer of the Abelson (ABL) on chromosome 9 oncogene to an area
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22q11.2 deletion syndrome has many possible signs and symptoms that can affect almost any part of the body. The features of this syndrome vary widely‚ even among affected members of the same family. Common signs and symptoms include heart abnormalities that are often present from birth‚ an opening in the roof of the mouth (a cleft palate)‚ and distinctive facial features. People with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome often experience recurrent infections caused by problems with the immune system
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Class XII Question 1: Chapter 4 – Reproductive Health Biology What do you think is the significance of reproductive health in a society? Answer Reproductive health is the total well being in all aspects of reproduction. It includes physical‚ emotional‚ behavioural‚ and social well being. Sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS‚ gonorrhoea‚ etc. are transferred from one individual to another through sexual contact. It can also lead to unwanted pregnancies. Hence‚ it is necessary to create
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What determines how a child develops? In reality‚ it would be impossible to account for each and every influence that ultimately determines who a child becomes. What we can look at are some of the most apparent influences such as genetics‚ parenting‚ experiences‚ friends‚ family relationships and school to help us understand the influences that help contribute to a child’s growth. Think of these influences as building blocks. While most people tend to have the same basic building blocks‚ these
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genetically determined abnormality amongst females‚ and can have detrimental effects on systemic wellbeing throughout life. Turner Syndrome is a sex-linked genetic disorder which only affects females‚ and can present symptoms in several organ systems including the reproductive‚ cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems‚ particularly in adult life (Elsheikh et al. 2002). The disorder is not inheritable maternally or paternally‚ but is a result of prenatal abnormalities in the chromosomes of an
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Discuss the biological approach in psychology. Refer to at least one other approach in your answer. (12 marks) The biological approach focuses on both the physiological and evolutionary aspects which explain human behaviour. The causal level of analysis incorporates physiological explanations‚ such as the effect of nerves and hormones on behaviour. According to biological psychologists‚ behaviour is controlled by the nervous system‚ which consists of the central nervous system (the brain and the
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Cancer is the abnormal growth or division of a living cell. Irregular cells in the human body can form cancerous growths‚ or tumors‚ which tamper with the healthy functioning of the body’s normal cells‚ affecting vital organs as well as the immune system. Prevention Cancer is the abnormal growth or division of a living cell. Irregular cells in the human body can form cancerous growths‚ or tumors‚ which tamper with the healthy functioning of the body’s normal cells‚ affecting vital organs as well
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1 Philosophy 200 November 16‚ 2013 The Moral Status of the Fetus The debate over abortion comes down to one essential issue — the moral status of the unborn child. “Those choosing legalization of abortion will argue that the developing fetus lacks a moral status that would trump a woman’s desire to abort the child. Those against abortion argue by making the opposite claim; that the unborn child‚ because it is a developing human being‚ possesses a moral status because of its human existence;
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