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Module 4 Fertilization to Birth

Lesson 2.4.4

2.4.4 page 2

Explore


There are a multitude of reproductive technologies to be explored. To further understand these technologies, start by doing the readings and viewings presented below. You may choose the order in which to begin your study of reproductive technologies.

Read

Not all of the reproductive technologies mentioned above in the ‘Get Focused’ section are discussed in the textbook. However, you may begin to understand many of the reproductive technologies by reading pages 529-534 of your textbook. You may also want to read the short section on the diagnosis of genetic disorders in the fetus, from pages 658 to 659.

After doing the readings mentioned above, try doing some web researching to gain a better understanding of some of the other reproductive technologies. 



Try This

TR 1.

Work by yourself, or in a group, to complete Thought Lab 15.2: Evaluating Reproductive Technologies: Safety and Effectiveness on page 533 of your textbook.

Through your discussion group, consult with other groups, to exchange information and summarize findings for all the technologies investigated.

 

Check your work.

 

Discuss

Through your discussion board, discuss one, some, or all of the following questions:

  1. What is your opinion on the use of technology to help mother and child bond?
  2. How do you think North American society has been affected by the use of reproductive technologies?
  3. A 3D ultrasound produces a three-dimensional image of the fetus, generally in a still picture format. A 4D ultrasound is like viewing a video tape of the fetus inside the womb. Do you think that a mother would be more inclined to practice a healthy life style if she could view her baby in a 4D ultrasound?
  4. Can you think of a new or different type of reproductive technology that could improve any component of human reproduction?
  5. How do you feel about the cost to society caused by single parents needing social support to raise their children?
  6. If health care plans compensate for erectile dysfunction medication should they also help compensate couples for costs related to adoption, and IVF?
Self-Check

See how well you understand reproductive technologies by completing questions 33 to 36 on pages 530 and 532 of the textbook.

 

Check your work.