2. Human Reproduction, Development and Ageing - Week 10 Lecture Notes (2)

Vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts from Human Reproduction Development & Ageing.

Embryology

The study of the development of an embryo from fertilization to fetus.

Meiosis

A type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes by half, producing gametes.

Gamete

A mature sexual reproductive cell, such as a sperm or egg.

Menarche

The first occurrence of menstruation in a female.

Fetal programming

The concept that environmental factors during fetal development can affect health outcomes later in life.

APGAR

A test performed on a newborn baby to assess their physical condition based on five criteria: Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration.

Semen Analysis

A laboratory test that evaluates the health and viability of a man's sperm.

Lactation

The secretion of milk by the mammary glands.

Adolescence

The transitional stage of development from childhood to adulthood involving physical, emotional, and social changes.

Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD)

A research concept that emphasizes the role of early life stages on health outcomes throughout the lifespan.

Reproductive endocrinology

A branch of medicine that focuses on the endocrine system and its effects on reproduction.

Critical Literature Review

An examination of scholarly articles and research findings on a specific topic to assess what is known and what gaps exist.

Chronic Heart Disease

A long-term condition that affects the heart's ability to function normally.

Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)

Medical procedures used to address infertility.

Neonatal Assessment

An evaluation of the health of a newborn baby.

Secular Trends

Long-term patterns or trends in a particular phenomenon over time, such as changes in average age at menarche.

Genital growth

Physical development of the reproductive organs during puberty.

Height and weight percentiles

Measurements that allow doctors to compare a child's growth to a representative sample of children.

GnRH (Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone)

A hormone responsible for the release of other hormones that control reproductive functions.

LH (Luteinizing Hormone)

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates ovulation in females and testosterone production in males.

FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone)

A hormone involved in the development of eggs in ovaries and sperm production in males.

Cognitive, emotional, social, & moral development

Aspects of human development that encompass mental processes, feelings, relationships, and ethical understanding.

Cultural background

The influences and traditions that shape an individual's cultural experience and identity.