Question 1

Match the following:
-Proximodistal development

Accepted Answer

A) connects fetus to placenta 
B) another name for pre-clampsia 
C) high blood pressure during pregnancy 
D) found in leafy green vegetables 
E) an estrogen named diethylstilbestrol
F)environmental influences or agents that can damage an embryo or fetus
G)first two weeks after conception
H)hollowed out area in the blastocyst from which the nervous system develops
I)filters what is passed between mother and fetus
J)development from the top down
K)inner layer of cells of the embryo
L)viral infection associated with intellectual disability and heart disease in the embryo
M)less severe symptoms than FAS, associated with moderate alcohol intake
N)period during which the embryo is particularly vulnerable to certain teratogens
O)middle layer of cells of the embryo
P)development from central to outer
Q)physician who provides prenatal care
R)hormone used to maintain pregnancy that can cause masculinization of the fetus
S)third through eighth week after conception
T)present at birth; resulting from the prenatal environment 
A) connects fetus to placenta 
B) another name for pre-clampsia 
C) high blood pressure during pregnancy 
D) found in leafy green vegetables 
E) an estrogen named diethylstilbestrol
F)environmental influences or agents that can damage an embryo or fetus
G)first two weeks after conception
H)hollowed out area in the blastocyst from which the nervous system develops
I)filters what is passed between mother and fetus
J)development from the top down
K)inner layer of cells of the embryo
L)viral infection associated with intellectual disability and heart disease in the embryo
M)less severe symptoms than FAS, associated with moderate alcohol intake
N)period during which the embryo is particularly vulnerable to certain teratogens
O)middle layer of cells of the embryo
P)development from central to outer
Q)physician who provides prenatal care
R)hormone used to maintain pregnancy that can cause masculinization of the fetus
S)third through eighth week after conception
T)present at birth; resulting from the prenatal environment

Question 2

Babies of fathers who smoke have higher rates of birth defects, infant mortality, and cardiovascular problems. This may be due to

Accepted Answer

A)  the production of abnormal sperm. 
B)  the effects of second-hand smoke. 
C)  decreased endorphin production in the fetus. 
D)  increased thyroid hormone production in the fetus. 
A)  the production of abnormal sperm. 
B)  the effects of second-hand smoke. 
C)  decreased endorphin production in the fetus. 
D)  increased thyroid hormone production in the fetus.

Question 3

Prenatal exposure to cocaine can result in

Accepted Answer

A)  stillbirth. 
B)  prematurity. 
C)  schizophrenia. 
D)  ADHD. 
A)  stillbirth. 
B)  prematurity. 
C)  schizophrenia. 
D)  ADHD.

Question 4

Research shows that even moderate drinking of alcohol by pregnant women may result in

Accepted Answer

A)  fetal alcohol effects. 
B)  Rh incompatibility. 
C)  pre-eclampsia. 
D)  trigeminal neuralgia. 
A)  fetal alcohol effects. 
B)  Rh incompatibility. 
C)  pre-eclampsia. 
D)  trigeminal neuralgia.

Question 5

A cluster of symptoms less severe that FAS shown by children of women who drank moderately during pregnancy is called

Accepted Answer

A)  FAC. 
B)  FAR. 
C)  FAE. 
D)  FAD. 
A)  FAC. 
B)  FAR. 
C)  FAE. 
D)  FAD.

Question 6

Caroline likes to drink coffee and is concerned about the effects the caffeine may have on her developing fetus. Her doctor has reviewed the most recent literature and advises Caroline

Accepted Answer

A)  to stay away from all products that include caffeine, as even a small amount has been proven to be teratogenic to a fetus. 
B)  that the research is inconsistent, so it's best to avoid caffeine intake. 
C)  that coffee is teratogenic to a fetus, but tea and chocolate are not. 
D)  that drinking coffee is fine as long as you do not drink more than three cups per day. 
A)  to stay away from all products that include caffeine, as even a small amount has been proven to be teratogenic to a fetus. 
B)  that the research is inconsistent, so it's best to avoid caffeine intake. 
C)  that coffee is teratogenic to a fetus, but tea and chocolate are not. 
D)  that drinking coffee is fine as long as you do not drink more than three cups per day.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maternal malnutrition has no effect on fetal health. 
B)  Fetuses "take what they need" from their mothers in terms of nutrition. 
C)  Supportive caregiving environments cannot offset the negative effects of fetal malnutrition. 
D)  Maternal malnutrition is related to fetal prematurity and cognitive deficiencies. 
A)  Maternal malnutrition has no effect on fetal health. 
B)  Fetuses "take what they need" from their mothers in terms of nutrition. 
C)  Supportive caregiving environments cannot offset the negative effects of fetal malnutrition. 
D)  Maternal malnutrition is related to fetal prematurity and cognitive deficiencies.

Question 8

Prenatal use of antibiotics appears to INCREASE the risk of

Accepted Answer

A)  childhood asthma. 
B)  masculinization of the external sex organs of female fetuses. 
C)  child hyperactivity. 
D)  miscarriage. 
A)  childhood asthma. 
B)  masculinization of the external sex organs of female fetuses. 
C)  child hyperactivity. 
D)  miscarriage.

Question 9

How can we determine that the fetus can hear what is occurring in the external world?

Accepted Answer

Several lines of research suggest that t

Question 10

Denise took the antibiotic tetracycline during her pregnancy. As a result, her fetus may have

Accepted Answer

A)  missing or stunted limbs. 
B)  yellowed teeth and bone abnormalities. 
C)  central nervous system damage. 
D)  addiction to Tetracycline.. 
A)  missing or stunted limbs. 
B)  yellowed teeth and bone abnormalities. 
C)  central nervous system damage. 
D)  addiction to Tetracycline..

Question 11

What would be the BEST way for a woman to ensure that she does not contract rubella during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Check and see if she had it as a child, as this would cause immunity. 
B)  Get vaccinated during pregnancy just to be as safe as possible. 
C)  Rubella cannot harm the child, so there is nothing to worry about. 
D)  Get vaccinated after pregnancy as rubella can only be passed to the child through breast milk. 
A)  Check and see if she had it as a child, as this would cause immunity. 
B)  Get vaccinated during pregnancy just to be as safe as possible. 
C)  Rubella cannot harm the child, so there is nothing to worry about. 
D)  Get vaccinated after pregnancy as rubella can only be passed to the child through breast milk.

Question 12

Pregnancies can be dated from the onset of the last menstrual period before conception or by

Accepted Answer

A)  assuming conception occurredtwo weeks after the beginning of a woman's last menstrual cycle. 
B)  counting ahead nine months from the date the woman learned she was pregnant. 
C)  counting forward from the date the woman believes she conceived. 
D)  pregnancies are not dated as there is too much variability from woman to woman. 
A)  assuming conception occurredtwo weeks after the beginning of a woman's last menstrual cycle. 
B)  counting ahead nine months from the date the woman learned she was pregnant. 
C)  counting forward from the date the woman believes she conceived. 
D)  pregnancies are not dated as there is too much variability from woman to woman.

Question 13

During the pregnancy, when have all of the fetal organs formed?

Accepted Answer

A)  By the end of the first trimester 
B)  Not until the end of the second trimester 
C)  Halfway through the third trimester 
D)  It depends upon the particular developing fetus. 
A)  By the end of the first trimester 
B)  Not until the end of the second trimester 
C)  Halfway through the third trimester 
D)  It depends upon the particular developing fetus.

Question 14

A baby born to a mother with untreated syphilis

Accepted Answer

A)  has a 10 to 20% chance of being infected in utero. 
B)  is guaranteed to show symptoms at birth. 
C)  has a 12% chance of dying from the disease. 
D)  will likely be born both blind and deaf. 
A)  has a 10 to 20% chance of being infected in utero. 
B)  is guaranteed to show symptoms at birth. 
C)  has a 12% chance of dying from the disease. 
D)  will likely be born both blind and deaf.

Question 15

Women who are infected with HIV can pass it to their offspring

Accepted Answer

A)  through skin-to-skin contact. 
B)  during delivery through contact with maternal blood and fluids. 
C)  in all cases. 
D)  when there is intravenous drug use taking place during the pregnancy.. 
A)  through skin-to-skin contact. 
B)  during delivery through contact with maternal blood and fluids. 
C)  in all cases. 
D)  when there is intravenous drug use taking place during the pregnancy..

Question 16

What makes the placenta unique in origin?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the first fetal structure to develop. 
B)  It allows oxygen and nutrients between mother and embryo to mix. 
C)  It develops from material from both the mother and embryo. 
D)  It provides the fluid that surrounds the embryo and protects it. 
A)  It is the first fetal structure to develop. 
B)  It allows oxygen and nutrients between mother and embryo to mix. 
C)  It develops from material from both the mother and embryo. 
D)  It provides the fluid that surrounds the embryo and protects it.

Question 17

Match the following:
-Pre-eclampsia

Accepted Answer

A) connects fetus to placenta 
B) another name for pre-clampsia 
C) high blood pressure during pregnancy 
D) found in leafy green vegetables 
E) an estrogen named diethylstilbestrol
F)environmental influences or agents that can damage an embryo or fetus
G)first two weeks after conception
H)hollowed out area in the blastocyst from which the nervous system develops
I)filters what is passed between mother and fetus
J)development from the top down
K)inner layer of cells of the embryo
L)viral infection associated with intellectual disability and heart disease in the embryo
M)less severe symptoms than FAS, associated with moderate alcohol intake
N)period during which the embryo is particularly vulnerable to certain teratogens
O)middle layer of cells of the embryo
P)development from central to outer
Q)physician who provides prenatal care
R)hormone used to maintain pregnancy that can cause masculinization of the fetus
S)third through eighth week after conception
T)present at birth; resulting from the prenatal environment 
A) connects fetus to placenta 
B) another name for pre-clampsia 
C) high blood pressure during pregnancy 
D) found in leafy green vegetables 
E) an estrogen named diethylstilbestrol
F)environmental influences or agents that can damage an embryo or fetus
G)first two weeks after conception
H)hollowed out area in the blastocyst from which the nervous system develops
I)filters what is passed between mother and fetus
J)development from the top down
K)inner layer of cells of the embryo
L)viral infection associated with intellectual disability and heart disease in the embryo
M)less severe symptoms than FAS, associated with moderate alcohol intake
N)period during which the embryo is particularly vulnerable to certain teratogens
O)middle layer of cells of the embryo
P)development from central to outer
Q)physician who provides prenatal care
R)hormone used to maintain pregnancy that can cause masculinization of the fetus
S)third through eighth week after conception
T)present at birth; resulting from the prenatal environment

Question 18

Which of the following about exposure to mercury is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct exposure after birth is required to harm the child. 
B)  Prenatal exposure is only harmful in very large doses. 
C)  Fetal exposure can occur through what the pregnant mother eats. 
D)  It is associated with severe birth defects such as deformed facial features and stunted limbs. 
A)  Direct exposure after birth is required to harm the child. 
B)  Prenatal exposure is only harmful in very large doses. 
C)  Fetal exposure can occur through what the pregnant mother eats. 
D)  It is associated with severe birth defects such as deformed facial features and stunted limbs.

Question 19

Why do African-American and Puerto Rican children have higher death rates from AIDS than European-American children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poor nutrition 
B)  Less access to high-quality healthcare 
C)  Due to genetic markers within a group 
D)  Due to genetic differences among ethnic groups 
A)  Poor nutrition 
B)  Less access to high-quality healthcare 
C)  Due to genetic markers within a group 
D)  Due to genetic differences among ethnic groups

Question 20

What can be said regarding detectable fetal movements across pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Slow squirming movements begin at about 5 or 6 months. 
B)  Sharp jabbing or kicking movements begin at 5 or 6 months and progressively declin.e 
C)  Movements begin at 5 to 6 months and increase steadily until the fetus is born. 
D)  The fetus is only active when the mother is active. 
A)  Slow squirming movements begin at about 5 or 6 months. 
B)  Sharp jabbing or kicking movements begin at 5 or 6 months and progressively declin.e 
C)  Movements begin at 5 to 6 months and increase steadily until the fetus is born. 
D)  The fetus is only active when the mother is active.

Match the following: -Proximodistal development

Babies of fathers who smoke have higher rates of birth defects, infant mortality, and cardiovascular problems. This may be due to

Prenatal exposure to cocaine can result in

Research shows that even moderate drinking of alcohol by pregnant women may result in

A cluster of symptoms less severe that FAS shown by children of women who drank moderately during pregnancy is called

Caroline likes to drink coffee and is concerned about the effects the caffeine may have on her developing fetus. Her doctor has reviewed the most recent literature and advises Caroline

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Prenatal use of antibiotics appears to INCREASE the risk of

How can we determine that the fetus can hear what is occurring in the external world?

Denise took the antibiotic tetracycline during her pregnancy. As a result, her fetus may have

What would be the BEST way for a woman to ensure that she does not contract rubella during pregnancy?

Pregnancies can be dated from the onset of the last menstrual period before conception or by

During the pregnancy, when have all of the fetal organs formed?

A baby born to a mother with untreated syphilis

Women who are infected with HIV can pass it to their offspring

What makes the placenta unique in origin?

Match the following: -Pre-eclampsia

Which of the following about exposure to mercury is accurate?

Why do African-American and Puerto Rican children have higher death rates from AIDS than European-American children?

What can be said regarding detectable fetal movements across pregnancy?

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Exam 3: Prenatal-Development

Match the following: -Proximodistal development

Babies of fathers who smoke have higher rates of birth defects, infant mortality, and cardiovascular problems. This may be due to

Prenatal exposure to cocaine can result in

Research shows that even moderate drinking of alcohol by pregnant women may result in

A cluster of symptoms less severe that FAS shown by children of women who drank moderately during pregnancy is called

Caroline likes to drink coffee and is concerned about the effects the caffeine may have on her developing fetus. Her doctor has reviewed the most recent literature and advises Caroline

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Prenatal use of antibiotics appears to INCREASE the risk of

How can we determine that the fetus can hear what is occurring in the external world?

Denise took the antibiotic tetracycline during her pregnancy. As a result, her fetus may have

What would be the BEST way for a woman to ensure that she does not contract rubella during pregnancy?

Pregnancies can be dated from the onset of the last menstrual period before conception or by

During the pregnancy, when have all of the fetal organs formed?

A baby born to a mother with untreated syphilis

Women who are infected with HIV can pass it to their offspring

What makes the placenta unique in origin?

Match the following: -Pre-eclampsia

Which of the following about exposure to mercury is accurate?

Why do African-American and Puerto Rican children have higher death rates from AIDS than European-American children?

What can be said regarding detectable fetal movements across pregnancy?

History-Theories-And-Methods

Heredity-And-Conception

Birth and the Newborn Baby: in the New World

Infancy-Physical-Development

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Infancy-Social-And-Emotional-Development

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Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Childhood: Physical Development

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