Biology: The Dynamics of Life, California Edition

Chapter 38: Reproduction and Development

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Human Reproduction Problem Set, The Biology Project, Human Biology
This site provides problems designed to help students understand the human reproductive system. Use the information on this site to make your own computer presentation of how the human reproductive system works.
( http://www.biology.arizona.edu/human_bio/problem_sets/Human_Reproduction/human_reproduction.html )
Welcome to Developmental Biology
Follow the link to this site to learn more about embryological development. Click on the tutorials to learn about development in a variety of species and body structures. Develop a quiz with this information and test a classmate's knowledge.
( http://www.ucalgary.ca/~browder/dev_biol.html )
Visible Embryo
This site provides information and photographs that illustrate the first four weeks of human development. Write an entry in your science journal explaining what happens in each of these weeks.
( http://www.visembryo.com/baby/index.html )

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Prenatal Health
This site provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about nurse midwives. Scroll down the page to find out how a midwife is different from a doctor.
( http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/prenatalhealth/322.html )
American College of Nurse-Midwife
This Web site was developed by a professional organization for midwives. Check the employment opportunities section and find out where there are job openings near your area.
( http://www.acnm.org )

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All About Moms
hCG production begins about 8-10 days after conception. Review the information and table on this site to learn more about this hormone and how medical professionals use it to monitor pregnancies.
( http://www.allaboutmoms.com/hcg.htm )
FAQ — What is hCG?
This article provides information about hCG and also explores the possibility of using hCG to help women maintain their pregnancies. What research has been done to support using hCG in certain, high risk, cases?
( http://www.earlypath.com/faqs/HCG.html )

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Recombinant DNA Technology and its Applications
Recombinant DNA technology is being used in agriculture, medicine, and the environment. Read the section on healthcare. What four areas of the healthcare profession are using rDNA technology?
( http://www.techno-preneur.net/timeis/technology/SciTechJan03/DNA.html )
Recombinant DNA Technology
This PDF document is part of a lecture on DNA technology. Read through the article to learn how microorganisms have been programmed to produce proteins that help treat diseases. What does interleukin-2 do?
( http://www.uleth.ca/bio/bio1010/hands35.pdf )

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Medications in Pregnancy
How do you know which drugs are safe to take during pregnancy? This site outlines the FDA's Pregnancy Drug Categories. What does a category rating of X mean?
( http://pregnancy.about.com/library/weekly/aa051402a.htm )
Pregnancy Risk Category Information
Most doctors agree that you should avoid taking any medication while pregnant. However, if medication is necessary, this set of guidelines, provided by the FDA, is used to determine which drugs are safe.
( http://www.nextmd.com/DRUGS/PregnancyRisk.asp )
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