BIOD 121 Nutrition Exam 6 Q A

BIOD 121 Nutrition Exam 6 Q & A

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The first stage of gestation, during which rapid cell division occurs is known as the blastogenic stage.

• Development occurs from about week two through the week and

is called the embryonic stage. The fetal stage occurs from week nine to the end of the pregnancy and is a period of growth.

• All pregnancies are divided into (A) equal time periods, known as

(B) , each lasting approximately 13-14 weeks. A baby born after the thirty seventh week of pregnancy is considered full term.

1.) eighth 2.)

• three
• trimesters

Name three strategies used to manage the symptoms of morning sickness during pregnancy.Morning sickness- Avoiding greasy foods, eating smaller meals, having good ventilation when cooking and avoiding large amounts of liquid at one time may all help alleviate the symptoms of morning sickness.

• Prior to delivery, hormones prepare the breast for milk production.

is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland for milk production.

• As the baby suckles oxytocin stimulates the and the letdown reflex

to secrete milk.

• During the first few days following birth colostrum, which is high in protein and

, is secreted. This helps protect the intestinal health of the infant.

• Prolactin

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