Physical and Sensorimotor Development

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Course Outline

  1. Prenatal Development and Pregnancy
  2. Birth and Perinatal Care
  3. Growth, Nutrition, and Motor Development
  4. Sensory Development and Brain Plasticity
  5. Sleep, Crying, and Regulation
  6. Health, Safety, and Family Support
  7. Developmental Perspectives and Models
  8. Learning, Attachment, and Personality

1. Prenatal Development and Pregnancy

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Teratogen: an exposure that can disrupt prenatal development, with its effects depending on timing, duration, dose, and developmental vulnerability

Essential Points

  • πŸ”„ Prenatal development proceeds through these stages:

    1. Zygote migration toward the uterus
    2. Implantation around 6–7 days
    3. Organogenesis
    4. Fetal growth and maturation from around the ninth week
  • Organogenesis includes:

    • Organ and system formation
    • Placenta and umbilical cord formation
    • Neural tube formation
    • Cardiac activity around 22 days
    • Appearance of the head, eyes, and limb buds
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1. Regarding prenatal development, which statements are correct?

2. Concerning organogenesis, tick the correct statements:

3. Which statements accurately describe teratogens and their effects?

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What marks the start of the fetal period in prenatal development?

Around the ninth week.

What key structures develop during organogenesis?

Organs, systems, placenta, umbilical cord, neural tube, head, eyes, and limb buds.

When does cardiac activity appear during prenatal development?

Around 22 days.

What is a teratogen in prenatal development?

An exposure that can disrupt prenatal development.

Which factors influence the effects of a teratogen?

Timing, duration, dose, and developmental vulnerability.

What does prenatal screening estimate?

Whether a problem may be present.

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