Genetics and Prenatal Development

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Across
  1. 5. two X chromosomes
  2. 7. Inherit 23 chromosomes from their father and 23 from their mother
  3. 8. High frequency sound waves to provide live action picture of fetus. Tracks growth and development
  4. 9. The mother and fetus are in physical danger, stress, missed health care, unhappiness with pregnancy
  5. 10. Ovum and sperm combine 23 chromosomes each to create a cell with a new set of 46 chromosomes.
  6. 11. Baby is likely to have a low birth weight, a small head, poor brain development and low APGAR ratings in the minutes after birth.
  7. 13. Promotes the health of mother and child
  8. 15. Fetus grows to about 15 inches and weighs about 2 pounds 11 ounces
  9. 16. Fetus listens to the voices of her family. May be learning the sounds of her family's language
Down
  1. 1. Needle sampling to test for genetic disorders.
  2. 2. Screens mother's book for AFP assessing rish for Down Syndrome and neural tube defects.
  3. 3. Each cell contains
  4. 4. Mother has poor appetite, fatigue and difficulty sleeping and mood swings. Likely a signal for postpartum depression.
  5. 6. A filter but not a protective barrier for the embryo/fetus
  6. 12. one X and one Y chromosome
  7. 14. Carries the general information on how to create and maintain the body.