Exam 3: Prenatal Development and Birth

Boys are more likely than girls to show long-term effects of low birth weight.

Identical twins originate from a single zygote that divides into two parts,each of which develops into a separate individual.

Should Canadian law be changed to increase legal protection for the fetus? What issues might such laws address regarding maternal lifestyle behaviours? What would happen to the rights of the mother if such laws were to be brought into effect?

How do maternal diet,age,and emotional state affect a developing embryo/fetus?

The potential for multiple births increases most with _______ treatments.

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a child born with fetal alcohol syndrome?

The advice about alcohol use typically given to pregnant women is "drink in moderation."

The strength of a newborn's grip is tested and scored in the Apgar scale.

The stages of human prenatal development are germinal,embryonic,and fetal.

A midwife is someone who has had children herself and can therefore help during labour.

Gestational diabetes is a risk to a pregnancy because it may cause stunting of the fetus's growth and may result in a low birth weight infant.

Five minutes after birth,Devon's APGAR score was 10.What do you know about Devon?

Diseases/infections such as cancer and chlamydia,and drugs (e.g.,tobacco,alcohol)that can cause birth defects are called

At the actual time of delivery,the cervix must be dilated to approximately

What typical differences exist in infants whose mothers received drugs during labour and delivery in comparison to infants whose mothers did not receive anesthetics during labour and delivery?

A characteristic common to many individuals who have sex chromosome anomalies is

A serious sex-linked genetic disorder where the person's blood lacks the chemical components needed for blood to clot is called

Summarize some of the most commonly used prenatal diagnostic tests and describe the information sought when these tests are used.How might these tests be a source of stress and depression for parents-to-be?

The Brazelton Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale may be used to identify ________ in neonates.

Ultrasound testing is a routine part of prenatal care in Canada because it helps track prenatal development and growth.