Pregnancy - period of time between fertilization of the ovum (conception) and birth‚ during which mammals carry their developing young in the uterus (see embryo). The duration of pregnancy in humans is about 280 days‚ equal to 9 calendar months. After the fertilized ovum is implanted in the uterus‚ rapid changes occur in the reproductive organs of the mother. The uterus becomes larger and more flexible‚ enlargement of the breasts begins‚ and alteration of renal function‚ blood volume‚ and blood cell count
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The Sperm and the Egg The sperm and the egg; a wonderful tale of prince and a princess. This tale is a typical fairy tale where the fair maiden is rescued by her persevering prince. Then once they find each other they merge together to create this magnificent new life. In reality what happens between a sperm and a women’s egg is much more complicated and in depth. The Sperm and the Male Organs The sperm is a male germ cell. A germ is taught to many children to be bad however‚ the definition
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ayCatalina Tellez ENC 1102 What’s right? What’s wrong? Under what conditions should abortions be allowed? Another controversial to date is abortion. It has been the subject of debate for centuries between many human rights activists‚ religious groups‚ and even health care practitioners. There is a myriad of factors that contribute towards the decision if to go for or against abortion. For this reason I cannot make a choice whether I am pro life or pro choice. Most pro-life or anti-abortion people
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The Sperm and The Egg 1 The Sperm and The Egg Cleveland C. Lawrence‚ Sr. April 11‚ 2015 PSY/265 - PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN SEXUALITY
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male reproductive cell 2) Identify the characteristics and functions of the following: vagina‚ ovary‚ oviduct‚ labia majora‚ uterus Vagina-female reproductive organ Ovary-produces the female reproductive cell Oviduct- passageway from the ovaries to the outside of the body Labia majora-The outer lips that protect the vagina Uterus- the cavity which holds the baby during pregnancy 3) What are the complementary male sex organs that correspond to the following
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Study Guide #1 Maternity Chp 1-5‚ 14 (Dynamics‚ A&P‚ Pregnancy) 100 pts Wade/Fall 2011 NAME______________________________ 1) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of freestanding birth centers. The advantages are that they offer a homelike atmosphere. They have conveniences such as a kitchen for family members. The disadvantages are that many freestanding birthing centers do not have adequate technology and medical care readily available if complications to the mother or fetus arise. 2)
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of ART. These reports can be accessed at http://www.cdc.gov/art/ARTReports.htm. Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Intrauterine insemination (pronounced IN-truh-YOO-ter-in in-sem-uh-NEY-shuhn) (IUI) is the placement of a man’s sperm into a woman’s uterus using a long‚ narrow tube.1 More information on IUI includes the following1: IUI is most effective for treating: women who have scarring or defects of the cervix men who have low sperm counts men who have sperm with low mobility men who cannot
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Abortion is becoming a popular choice for most young women in America‚ but is it considered a crime‚ murder? Many women have abortions for example‚ because they are not ready or financially can’t have a baby at the time. But is that okay? Should they be considering the consequences that will come? This paper will strongly talk about abortion laws on the Untied States‚ abortion statistics throughout the world and United States‚ and how abortion is presently performed. Abortion laws are only individual
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basis including the uterus lining and hormone levels. These changes are called the menstrual cycle. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) from the pituitary gland stimulates the growth of follicles in the ovary. Follicles produce oestrogen that stimulates the pituitary to produce leutinising hormone (LH). As LH increases the size of the follicle increases until an egg is released. The corpus luteum formed in the follicle secretes progesterone that prepares the lining of the uterus for pregnancy. If fertilisation
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Mifepristone is a pill that blocks the hormone progesterone‚ which is needed to sustain a pregnancy. This causes the uterus to break down and the cervix to soften. Methotrexate is injected or taken orally‚ and stops implantation occurring in the first several weeks. Misoproston is used as a second drug. Tablets are placed into the vagina‚ cheek‚ or taken orally. This causes the uterus to contract and empty. This takes between one day and four weeks to complete. Complications of medical abortion aren’t
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