Unit 7b Human Reproduction Project Student Answer Sheet
Part 1: Healthy Mother, Healthy Baby
1) Dietary Requirements
Hint: look back at Unit 3 notes on a balanced diet
Nutrient Used for
carbohydrate Main energy source in the body, part
of many proteins and lipids, provides
nutrients for good bacteria, protects
muscles from being eaten by the
body.
protein To from nucelopreotiens, inside
every nucleus.
Contained in enzymes
Bind with iron in the haemoglobin,
which allows oxygen to flow
Forms myoglobin and elastin, which
are needed for muscles
Help strengthen bones
Good for antibodes, the bodys
natural defense
iron Transports oxygen in the
haemoglobin
Produces red blood cells
Involved in the conversion of blood
sugar -> energy
Helps produce enzymes
Helps the immune system
calcium Keeps bones and teeth strong
Helps maintain the skeleton
Helps in blood clotting, muscle
movement and cell signalling
Important for nerve cells
2) Antenatal Health Checks
Doctors case notes:
Cas
Test Checking for Results
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1 Urine sample Protein levels High
2 Urine sample Glucose High
3 Blood sample Haemoglobin levels Low
weight gain since last Gain of 0.5kg since
4 Weight visit (4 months last visit (3 weeks
pregnant) previously)
Pressure was
5 Blood pressure Blood pressure (!!)
150/100 mmHg
Problem if not present in right
amounts
Hypoglycemia Low blood sugar,
can cause hunger, confusion, and
tiredness
Ketosis Broken down fats build up
in the blood, it can cause kidney
stones, nausea and fatigue
Muscles and joint pain
Bad sleep
Low energy, mood and stress
Fatigue
Pale skin
Lack of energy/ breath
Weakness
Dizziness
Unusual food craving
Bones can be broken down by the
body
Decrease in bone density
Increases risk of getting
osteoporosis
Painful bones, and muscles
Possible diagnosis
Kidney problems
Diabetes or high blood
pressure
Anaemia
Normal
Can be dangerous for mother,
and fetus, risk of preeclamptic
fits
3) What to avoid

To avoid Problems it could cause

Fetal anomalies. Smaller baby. It can puts the babies life at
possible risk. It increases the chance of having a stillborn
child, and increases the chance of SIDS occurring.
Smoking increases the chances of respiratory problems. It can
smoking
cause colic (extreme pain in the abdomen that can be caused
by wind or obstruction). It also increases the chance of
premature birth

Fetal abnormalities. Slow infant development. Problems breast

alcohol feeding. Increases chances of learning disabilities.

Fetal abnormalities. Mental retardation. Growth retardation.

rubella virus (German measles virus) Microcephaly. Hearing loss. Deafness. Diabetes.
4) Breast-Feeding

Your new-born child needs to have formula milk/a bottle

Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?

Write an explanation for your opinion.

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Extension Work (Optional):

Find out about how twins are formed and what the difference between identical and non-identical twins (and find
out why I put identical in inverted commas!!)
Part 2: Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs)
5) To do:
Produce a leaflet or poster for use by a doctors clinic to warn people of the dangers of STI caused by HIV. You
need to explain the basic information about the STI and then include some advice about how to prevent the
infection.

6) PPQ

Explain the meaning of the following terms as used in the passage above:

transmission: The spread of HIV through the mother to the fetus thorugh blood transfusion or breast milk

drug: Similar to multi-vitimin pills, they increase activity in the immune system, and help the body fight against HIV
and act as a barrier of protection for the fetus and or mother.
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1 Through sexual intercourse with someone who has HIV

2 Through unclean blood transfusion, mixing shaving razors, using the same injection/syringe
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Extension Work (optional):

There has been a lot of research carried out trying to discover effective treatments, cures or vaccines to treat or
prevent infection by HIV.

See if you can find out about one of these areas and write a one page summary of the current situation.
Make sure you make a list of the information sources (e.g. websites) that you have used and add this to your
summary as a Bibliography at the end.