Question 1

Cleavage refers to the process in which the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  zygote divides into 32 cells 
B)  hollow ball called a blastocyst forms 
C)  blastocyst begins to develop into part of the placenta 
D)  zygote splits down the middle, forming two identical cells 
A)  zygote divides into 32 cells 
B)  hollow ball called a blastocyst forms 
C)  blastocyst begins to develop into part of the placenta 
D)  zygote splits down the middle, forming two identical cells

Question 2

The neural tube develops into the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  brain and spinal cord 
B)  head and neck 
C)  heart and respiratory tract 
D)  head and torso 
A)  brain and spinal cord 
B)  head and neck 
C)  heart and respiratory tract 
D)  head and torso

Question 3

When does the neural tube form?

Accepted Answer

A)  during the germinal period 
B)  about 3 weeks after conception 
C)  toward the end of the second trimester 
D)  at the beginning of the fetal period 
A)  during the germinal period 
B)  about 3 weeks after conception 
C)  toward the end of the second trimester 
D)  at the beginning of the fetal period

Question 4

Cell differentiation occurs roughly how many hours after fertilization?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  12 
C)  24 
D)  72 
A)  6 
B)  12 
C)  24 
D)  72

Question 5

Mrs. Cortez wants to make sure her newborn grandson can see her face when she talks to him. Mrs. Cortex should hold the baby how many inches from her face?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  12 
C)  15 
D)  18 
A)  6 
B)  12 
C)  15 
D)  18

Question 6

In the 1950s and early 1960s, many women were prescribed thalidomide to prevent morning sickness. This drug, often taken in early pregnancy, was associated with ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  juvenile diabetes 
B)  high birth weight 
C)  arm and leg deformities 
D)  stomach cancer 
A)  juvenile diabetes 
B)  high birth weight 
C)  arm and leg deformities 
D)  stomach cancer

Question 7

A quick and easy overall assessment of the baby's immediate health is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  prenatal vital signs 
B)  the Apgar scale 
C)  irritability measurement 
D)  muscle tone assessments 
A)  prenatal vital signs 
B)  the Apgar scale 
C)  irritability measurement 
D)  muscle tone assessments

Question 8

Tanya and Eve would like another support person as Eve gives birth to their child. The term for this type of caregiver is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  doula 
B)  midwife 
C)  nurse 
D)  anesthesiologist 
A)  doula 
B)  midwife 
C)  nurse 
D)  anesthesiologist

Question 9

What percentage of babies born in the United States each year have low birth weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  6% 
B)  8% 
C)  15% 
D)  18% 
A)  6% 
B)  8% 
C)  15% 
D)  18%

Question 10

Judith, who is pregnant with her first child, is aware of the devastating consequences associated with heavy alcohol use during pregnancy. However, she believes that having a few glasses of wine a week is safe and may actually be good for her during the pregnancy. According to research on alcohol use during pregnancy, is Judith correct? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Scientists have yet to determine if ther

Question 11

Most home births are managed by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a midwife 
B)  a doula 
C)  an obstetrician 
D)  an anesthesiologist 
A)  a midwife 
B)  a doula 
C)  an obstetrician 
D)  an anesthesiologist

Question 12

At birth, newborns show preferences for their native language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which woman is most vulnerable to pregnancy-related illnesses, such as hypertension and diabetes, as well as an increased risk for miscarriage or stillbirth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mai, who is 19 
B)  Jaycee, who is 30 
C)  Gia, who is 35 
D)  London, who is 41 
A)  Mai, who is 19 
B)  Jaycee, who is 30 
C)  Gia, who is 35 
D)  London, who is 41

Question 14

What is the most common reason women delay or avoid seeking prenatal care?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of health insurance 
B)  difficulty finding a doctor 
C)  lack of transportation 
D)  ambivalence about the pregnancy 
A)  lack of health insurance 
B)  difficulty finding a doctor 
C)  lack of transportation 
D)  ambivalence about the pregnancy

Question 15

Newborns spend about what percentage of their sleep time in REM?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  25% 
C)  50% 
D)  75% 
A)  10% 
B)  25% 
C)  50% 
D)  75%

Question 16

Young infants seem to have a special need for REM sleep because they spend little time in the active alert state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain three factors involved in a home birth.

Accepted Answer

Although common in nonindustrialized nat

Question 18

After a delivery, women in which culture achieve a higher social position and can then give advice to other women?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Brong-Ahafo region of Ghana 
B)  Japan 
C)  southern Italy 
D)  the Zinacanteco 
A)  the Brong-Ahafo region of Ghana 
B)  Japan 
C)  southern Italy 
D)  the Zinacanteco

Question 19

Which disorder occurs when the lower part of the neural tube fails to close?

Accepted Answer

A)  spina bifida 
B)  cerebral palsy 
C)  anencephaly 
D)  sciatica 
A)  spina bifida 
B)  cerebral palsy 
C)  anencephaly 
D)  sciatica

Question 20

The safest level of smoking during pregnancy is how many cigarettes per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  8 
C)  4 
D)  0 
A)  10 
B)  8 
C)  4 
D)  0

Cleavage refers to the process in which the ______.

The neural tube develops into the ______.

When does the neural tube form?

Cell differentiation occurs roughly how many hours after fertilization?

Mrs. Cortez wants to make sure her newborn grandson can see her face when she talks to him. Mrs. Cortex should hold the baby how many inches from her face?

In the 1950s and early 1960s, many women were prescribed thalidomide to prevent morning sickness. This drug, often taken in early pregnancy, was associated with ______.

A quick and easy overall assessment of the baby's immediate health is ______.

Tanya and Eve would like another support person as Eve gives birth to their child. The term for this type of caregiver is ______.

What percentage of babies born in the United States each year have low birth weight?

Most home births are managed by ______.

At birth, newborns show preferences for their native language.

Which woman is most vulnerable to pregnancy-related illnesses, such as hypertension and diabetes, as well as an increased risk for miscarriage or stillbirth?

What is the most common reason women delay or avoid seeking prenatal care?

Newborns spend about what percentage of their sleep time in REM?

Young infants seem to have a special need for REM sleep because they spend little time in the active alert state.

Explain three factors involved in a home birth.

After a delivery, women in which culture achieve a higher social position and can then give advice to other women?

Which disorder occurs when the lower part of the neural tube fails to close?

The safest level of smoking during pregnancy is how many cigarettes per day?

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Exam 3: The Prenatal Period, Birth, and the Newborn

Cleavage refers to the process in which the ______.

The neural tube develops into the ______.

When does the neural tube form?

Cell differentiation occurs roughly how many hours after fertilization?

Mrs. Cortez wants to make sure her newborn grandson can see her face when she talks to him. Mrs. Cortex should hold the baby how many inches from her face?

In the 1950s and early 1960s, many women were prescribed thalidomide to prevent morning sickness. This drug, often taken in early pregnancy, was associated with ______.

A quick and easy overall assessment of the baby's immediate health is ______.

Tanya and Eve would like another support person as Eve gives birth to their child. The term for this type of caregiver is ______.

What percentage of babies born in the United States each year have low birth weight?

Most home births are managed by ______.

At birth, newborns show preferences for their native language.

Which woman is most vulnerable to pregnancy-related illnesses, such as hypertension and diabetes, as well as an increased risk for miscarriage or stillbirth?

What is the most common reason women delay or avoid seeking prenatal care?

Newborns spend about what percentage of their sleep time in REM?

Young infants seem to have a special need for REM sleep because they spend little time in the active alert state.

Explain three factors involved in a home birth.

After a delivery, women in which culture achieve a higher social position and can then give advice to other women?

Which disorder occurs when the lower part of the neural tube fails to close?

The safest level of smoking during pregnancy is how many cigarettes per day?

Understanding Human Development: Approaches and Theories

Biological and Environmental Foundations

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood and the End of Life

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