Essentials of Maternity, Newborn, and Women's Health Nursing, 3rd Edition Chapter 10 Fetal Development and Genetics Study Guide with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024 | Rated A+

ssentials of Maternity, Newborn, and Women's Health Nursing, 3rd Edition Chapter 10 Fetal Development and Genetics Study Guide with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024 | Rated A+ allele - which is one or two or more alternative versions of a gene at a given position or locus on a chromosome that imparts the same characteristics on that gene blastocyst - within the morula, an off-center, fluid-filled space appears, transforming it into a hollow ball of cells embryonic stage - *begins at day 15 after conception and continues through week 8 *basic structures of all major body and the main external features are completed; include internal organ *yoke sac developed *placenta and umbilical cord formed fertilization - *also called conception *is the union of ovum and sperm, which is the starting point of pregnancy fetal stage - *end of eighth week until birth *longest period of prenatal development *embryo is mature enough to be called a fetus genes - are individual units of heredity of all traits and are organized into long segments of DNA that occupy a specific location on a chromosome and determine a particular characteristic in an organism genetic counseling - is the process be which clients or relatives at risk for an inherited disorder are advised of the consequences and nature of the disorder, the probability of developing or transmitting it, and the options open to them in management and family planning in order to prevent, avoid, or ameliorate it genetics - is the study of individual genes and their role on inheritance