PSYC 3850 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Thrombosis, Multiple Sex Partners, Encephalitis

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3850
• Professor: Carol Anne Hendry

Document Summary

Hiv infection can be passed to the fetus and lead to future neurological damage other (chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhea, hpv) can cause premature delivery, health-imparingin conditions, brain damage,etc. Radiation associated with birth defects following research on survivors of hiroshima and nagasaki problems have also been found with exposure to medical radiation mostly during the 2-18 week period. Cids) can result in as much as a 40-60% reduction in brain cells. Down syndrome especially in children born to fathers of advancing age (30+yo) but association with paternal age is weaker than that of maternal age. Anoxia and asphyxia anoxia = lack of oxygen to tissues; asphyxia = sudden and severe lack of oxygen re ected in the apgar score symptoms: abnormal neurological functioning, decreased activity level, respiratory issues, unstable body temperature, and seizures. Low birth weight less than 5. 5lbs very low = 3. 33lbs, extremely low = 2. 25lbs.