NUTR SCI 132 Lecture Notes - Lecture 30: Phytochemical, Hyperplasia, Gestation
19 Nov 2017
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They must attract insects to themselves to gather pollen. Plants produce pleasant smells to be pollinated. Plants also create toxic smells and chemicals to repel pests. They must create chemicals to defend themselves and act as an immune system. They are also used for aromas more phytonutrients. More flavorful fruits and vegetables are better for you because they contain. Hyperplasia: an increase in the number of cells. The fetus becomes two to three pounds. Can survive birth if born premature weeks. A good birth weight is seven to eight pounds. Hypertrophy: an increase in the size of the cells. A heart beat starts after fifteen weeks. The fetus is more vulnerable to teratogens (birth defects) during this time. Alcohol can cause fetal alcohol syndrome during this time. Retinal supplements can increase the risk of birth defects. Both of these combined with equal a good quality of life. 2nd and 3rd trimesters requires an extra 300 calories a day.
