Question 1

Pregnant women should eat foods high in folic acid, such as beans or spinach, during pregnancy. What is the purpose of this dietary recommendation?

Accepted Answer

A)  To help moderate the effects of teratogens to which the fetus might be exposed 
B)  To reduce the effects of stress on the fetus 
C)  To ensure sufficient weight gain for a healthy baby 
D)  To reduce the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida 
A)  To help moderate the effects of teratogens to which the fetus might be exposed 
B)  To reduce the effects of stress on the fetus 
C)  To ensure sufficient weight gain for a healthy baby 
D)  To reduce the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida

Question 2

All neonates below ________ are classified as having low birth weights.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All neonates below ________ are classified as...

Question 3

Which of the following aspects of neonatal functioning is assessed by the Apgar scale?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weight 
B)  Height 
C)  Hair color 
D)  Skin color 
A)  Weight 
B)  Height 
C)  Hair color 
D)  Skin color

Question 4

What is the difference between gametes and all other body cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gametes contain only 23 chromosomes; other body cells contain 46. 
B)  Normal body cells have 46 pairs of chromosomes, and sex cells have 23 pairs of autosomes. 
C)  Sex cells are called gametes, and normal body cells are called autosomes. 
D)  Gametes contain 46 chromosomes; other body cells contain 23 pairs. 
A)  Gametes contain only 23 chromosomes; other body cells contain 46. 
B)  Normal body cells have 46 pairs of chromosomes, and sex cells have 23 pairs of autosomes. 
C)  Sex cells are called gametes, and normal body cells are called autosomes. 
D)  Gametes contain 46 chromosomes; other body cells contain 23 pairs.

Question 5

Carmelita has smoked an average of one pack of cigarettes per day throughout her pregnancy. How is this likely to affect her fetus?

Accepted Answer

A)  The infant will have an elevated risk for mental retardation and deafness. 
B)  The infant is likely to be born with physical deformities. 
C)  The infant may weigh less than normal at birth. 
D)  The research is unclear as to the effects of smoking on fetuses. 
A)  The infant will have an elevated risk for mental retardation and deafness. 
B)  The infant is likely to be born with physical deformities. 
C)  The infant may weigh less than normal at birth. 
D)  The research is unclear as to the effects of smoking on fetuses.

Question 6

Which of the following terms describes an individual's unique genetic blueprint, which is created from genes contributed by both parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phenotype 
B)  Genotype 
C)  Karyotype 
D)  DNA 
A)  Phenotype 
B)  Genotype 
C)  Karyotype 
D)  DNA

Question 7

What does current research say about smoking during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nicotine is powerfully addictive, and smoking mothers risks giving birth to an addicted neonate who would experience respiratory distress, asthma, or emphysema. 
B)  Nicotine has been linked to mental retardation in infants whose mothers smoked during their entire pregnancies. 
C)  Pregnant women should quit smoking because infants whose mothers smoked during pregnancy weigh an average of one-half pound less at birth. 
D)  Infants whose mothers smoked during pregnancy have higher rates of heart defects and lung defects. 
A)  Nicotine is powerfully addictive, and smoking mothers risks giving birth to an addicted neonate who would experience respiratory distress, asthma, or emphysema. 
B)  Nicotine has been linked to mental retardation in infants whose mothers smoked during their entire pregnancies. 
C)  Pregnant women should quit smoking because infants whose mothers smoked during pregnancy weigh an average of one-half pound less at birth. 
D)  Infants whose mothers smoked during pregnancy have higher rates of heart defects and lung defects.

Question 8

Organogenesis is

Accepted Answer

A)  the process by which an embryo's sex organs (uterus, ovaries, penis, testes) are sufficiently formed to allow sex determination. 
B)  the way the placenta, amnion, and umbilical cord begin to function. 
C)  when the germinal stage ends and the next stage of prenatal development begins. 
D)  the process by which the basic structures of the embryo's organs, organ systems, and body parts are completed. 
A)  the process by which an embryo's sex organs (uterus, ovaries, penis, testes) are sufficiently formed to allow sex determination. 
B)  the way the placenta, amnion, and umbilical cord begin to function. 
C)  when the germinal stage ends and the next stage of prenatal development begins. 
D)  the process by which the basic structures of the embryo's organs, organ systems, and body parts are completed.

Question 9

Define the terms heterozygous and homozygous and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Homozygous means that an indiv

Question 10

Chromosomes are composed of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gametes contributed by ova and sperm 
B)  Monozygotic and dizygotic genes 
C)  Strings of molecules of deoxyribonucleic acid 
D)  Homozygous alleles arranged in ladder fashion 
A)  Gametes contributed by ova and sperm 
B)  Monozygotic and dizygotic genes 
C)  Strings of molecules of deoxyribonucleic acid 
D)  Homozygous alleles arranged in ladder fashion

Question 11

Which of the following is a condition that can cause a baby to grow too rapidly and result in premature labor or an infant that is too large for a vaginal birth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ectopic pregnancy 
B)  Gestational diabetes 
C)  Hypothyroidism 
D)  High blood pressure 
A)  Ectopic pregnancy 
B)  Gestational diabetes 
C)  Hypothyroidism 
D)  High blood pressure

Question 12

Explain the process of conception from ovulation to the formation of the placenta.

Accepted Answer

Beginning with ovulation, the sperm must

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding prenatal infection with HIV?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transmission of HIV and AIDS occurs 100% of the time in infants of infected mothers. 
B)  Transmission is equally likely when the mother has HIV or AIDS. 
C)  Transmission is more likely when the mother has AIDS rather than HIV. 
D)  Transmission is more likely when the mother has HIV rather than AIDS. 
A)  Transmission of HIV and AIDS occurs 100% of the time in infants of infected mothers. 
B)  Transmission is equally likely when the mother has HIV or AIDS. 
C)  Transmission is more likely when the mother has AIDS rather than HIV. 
D)  Transmission is more likely when the mother has HIV rather than AIDS.

Question 14

What is a trisomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Three copies of a specific autosome 
B)  Fragile-X syndrome 
C)  A sex-linked syndrome 
D)  A third pair of chromosomes 
A)  Three copies of a specific autosome 
B)  Fragile-X syndrome 
C)  A sex-linked syndrome 
D)  A third pair of chromosomes

Question 15

Children born to Japanese mothers who were pregnant during the bombing of Hiroshima displayed varying effects of disorders after birth. This variation can be explained in terms of ________ periods of development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Children born to Japanese mothers who were...

Question 16

Synapses are formed following the development of which of the following neural structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cell bodies and axons 
B)  Dendrites and neurons 
C)  Axons and dendrites 
D)  Cell bodies and dendrites 
A)  Cell bodies and axons 
B)  Dendrites and neurons 
C)  Axons and dendrites 
D)  Cell bodies and dendrites

Question 17

Which of the following happens during the first trimester of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemical messages are sent to the brain to start menstruation. 
B)  A woman can no longer tell if she's pregnant by using a urine test. 
C)  The cervix thins and begins to stretch. 
D)  The zygote implants itself in the lining of the uterus. 
A)  Chemical messages are sent to the brain to start menstruation. 
B)  A woman can no longer tell if she's pregnant by using a urine test. 
C)  The cervix thins and begins to stretch. 
D)  The zygote implants itself in the lining of the uterus.

Question 18

What are the three types of body fluids that can be used to assess fetal development?

Accepted Answer

mother's blood or ur

Question 19

List any three polygenic traits.

Accepted Answer

five listed in the t

Question 20

Which of the following is typical for individuals who have sex chromosome anomalies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Problems controlling their weight 
B)  Facial anomalies or deformities 
C)  Learning difficulties 
D)  Puberty that occurs either very early or very late 
A)  Problems controlling their weight 
B)  Facial anomalies or deformities 
C)  Learning difficulties 
D)  Puberty that occurs either very early or very late

Pregnant women should eat foods high in folic acid, such as beans or spinach, during pregnancy. What is the purpose of this dietary recommendation?

All neonates below ________ are classified as having low birth weights.

Which of the following aspects of neonatal functioning is assessed by the Apgar scale?

What is the difference between gametes and all other body cells?

Carmelita has smoked an average of one pack of cigarettes per day throughout her pregnancy. How is this likely to affect her fetus?

Which of the following terms describes an individual's unique genetic blueprint, which is created from genes contributed by both parents?

What does current research say about smoking during pregnancy?

Organogenesis is

Define the terms heterozygous and homozygous and give an example of each.

Chromosomes are composed of which of the following?

Which of the following is a condition that can cause a baby to grow too rapidly and result in premature labor or an infant that is too large for a vaginal birth?

Explain the process of conception from ovulation to the formation of the placenta.

Which of the following is true regarding prenatal infection with HIV?

What is a trisomy?

Children born to Japanese mothers who were pregnant during the bombing of Hiroshima displayed varying effects of disorders after birth. This variation can be explained in terms of ________ periods of development.

Synapses are formed following the development of which of the following neural structures?

Which of the following happens during the first trimester of pregnancy?

What are the three types of body fluids that can be used to assess fetal development?

List any three polygenic traits.

Which of the following is typical for individuals who have sex chromosome anomalies?

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Theories of Development

Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

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Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood

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Exam 3: Prenatal Development and Birth

Pregnant women should eat foods high in folic acid, such as beans or spinach, during pregnancy. What is the purpose of this dietary recommendation?

All neonates below ________ are classified as having low birth weights.

Which of the following aspects of neonatal functioning is assessed by the Apgar scale?

What is the difference between gametes and all other body cells?

Carmelita has smoked an average of one pack of cigarettes per day throughout her pregnancy. How is this likely to affect her fetus?

Which of the following terms describes an individual's unique genetic blueprint, which is created from genes contributed by both parents?

What does current research say about smoking during pregnancy?

Organogenesis is

Define the terms heterozygous and homozygous and give an example of each.

Chromosomes are composed of which of the following?

Which of the following is a condition that can cause a baby to grow too rapidly and result in premature labor or an infant that is too large for a vaginal birth?

Explain the process of conception from ovulation to the formation of the placenta.

Which of the following is true regarding prenatal infection with HIV?

What is a trisomy?

Children born to Japanese mothers who were pregnant during the bombing of Hiroshima displayed varying effects of disorders after birth. This variation can be explained in terms of ________ periods of development.

Synapses are formed following the development of which of the following neural structures?

Which of the following happens during the first trimester of pregnancy?

What are the three types of body fluids that can be used to assess fetal development?

List any three polygenic traits.

Which of the following is typical for individuals who have sex chromosome anomalies?

Basic Concepts and Methods

Theories of Development

Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood

Death Dying and Bereavement

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