Naslov
Fetal Neurology: The Role of Fetal Stress

Autori
Salihagić Kadić, Aida

Izvornik
Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (0973-614X) 9 (2015), 1; 30-39

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Fetal neurology; Fetal s tress; Fetal behavior; Consequences of fetal stress
(Fetal neurology; Fetal stress; Fetal b ehavior; Consequences of fetal stress)

Sažetak
Fetal development and growth, as well as the timing of birth is influenced by the intrauterine environment. Many environmental factors causing the fetal stress can interfere with fetal development and leave long-term and profound consequences on health. Fetal glucocorticoid overexposure has primarily significant consequences for the development of the central nervous system. In response to an adverse intrauterine conditions, the fetus is able to adapt its physiology to promote survival. However, these adaptations can result in permanent changes in tissue and organ structure and function that directly ‘program’ predisposition to disease. Cardiometabolic disorders, behavioral alterations and neuropsychiatric impairments in adulthood and/ or childhood may have their roots in the fetal period of life. Fetal response to stress and its prenatal and lifelong consequences are discussed in this review.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne medicinske znanosti, Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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