Exam 3: Prenatal Development and Birth

Conception takes place in the ________ .

In the absence of sperm, what happens to the ovum after ovulation?

Explain the genetic process through which a person would have fragile-x syndrome.

Which of the following is a commonly used prenatal diagnostic procedure?

Give three examples of autosomal dominant disorders.

Which of the following is a conclusion drawn from The Cat in the Hat studies?

Prenatal care is especially critical during the first 8 weeks of gestation because ________ is taking place.

There is no scientific evidence that hypnobirthing is as effective as giving a mother a(n) ________ during delivery.

Janae and Sean are siblings who come from a family with a history of anxiety. Janae is somewhat anxious but generally takes things in stride. Sean, however, is always concerned about his health, his job, and his family even when there is no reason. Which of the following concepts proposed by Michael Rutter best explains the difference between Janae and Sean?

At what period during gestation will a palate abnormality likely develop if the fetus is exposed to teratogens?

My father has type A blood and my mother has type O blood. What will my blood type be?

Which of the following correctly lists the stages of prenatal development in order of progression?

Which of the following best summarizes our understanding of the effects of maternal cocaine use on fetuses and infants?

After watching the video clip on drug-free deliveries, explain the process of hypnobirthing. Using critical thinking, give an educated, informed opinion of this process.

________ receive information into the body of a neuron while ________ carry that information along the length of the neuron.

List, in order, from the highest correlation to the lowest, the similarities in behaviors between four groups of twins and non-twin siblings.

________ disease is an autosomal disorder most often seen in people of West African descent.

The embryonic stage of gestation covers what time period?

How does prenatal brain development influence sex differences in traits such as aggression, motor patterns, and hemispheric dominance?

Which of the following is caused by a gene on the X chromosome?