A 38 year old women comes in to the clinic requesting medical assistance to increase her likelihood of getting pregnant. Upon further discussion, you prescribe Clomid a hormonal treatment to enhance Superovulation. What is the purpose of this type of medication? How does this help her chances of getting pregnant?

Explain The Dutch Famine of 1944 and how it provided information regarding Intrauterine Growth Restrictions. How does this impact birth weight charts today?

The Implantation Window is the period when the uterus is receptive to implantation of the free-lying blastocyst during what days of the menstrual cycle?    

During what time frame does the fetal heart begin to beat?

Cerclage is a procedure where the cervix is stitched closed to prevent preterm birth. What medical condition would increase the likelihood of this procedure being done on a woman?

Infections during pregnancy can show different signs and symptoms and may result in abortions. Which of these is not a sign of infections?

 An autosomal recessive condition where limb malformation is associated with interference of Tbx4 and Tbx5. 

Explain why Zinc is an essential dietary element for fertility.

This hormone is eliminated from the body in urine and is a reliable sign of pregnancy. 

Premature infants often need to be placed on a ventilator because their undeveloped lungs produce low levels of surfactant. What cells are responsible for the release of this oily secretion?