Question 1

Stage two of labor is the period from onset of uterine contractions until dilation of the cervix is complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In older adulthood, lipping restricts movement because of the piling up of bone tissue around the joints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Only about what percent of the sperm deposited in the female reproductive tract actually reach the ovum?

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 5% 
C) 1% 
D) Less than 0.1% 
A) 10% 
B) 5% 
C) 1% 
D) Less than 0.1%

Question 4

The secretion of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) by the placental tissue peaks about _____ weeks after fertilization.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 to 3 
B) 3 to 4 
C) 8 to 9 
D) 13 to 14 
A) 2 to 3 
B) 3 to 4 
C) 8 to 9 
D) 13 to 14

Question 5

The maturation of bone, resulting in the closure of the growth plates, is not completed until early or middle years of adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Tommy's mother told the pediatrician during Tommy's 1-year visit that he had tripled his birth weight, was crawling actively, and could stand alone. Is Tommy's development normal, retarded, or advanced?

Accepted Answer

Based on the information provided, Tommy

Question 7

The main difference between oogenesis and spermatogenesis is that in oogenesis:

Accepted Answer

A) the primary oocytes contain 46 chromosomes. 
B) the cytoplasm is equally divided among the daughter cells. 
C) meiosis I does not occur. 
D) only one ovum is produced from each primary oocyte, plus three polar bodies. 
A) the primary oocytes contain 46 chromosomes. 
B) the cytoplasm is equally divided among the daughter cells. 
C) meiosis I does not occur. 
D) only one ovum is produced from each primary oocyte, plus three polar bodies.

Question 8

Bob has a condition that may require a kidney transplant. He is not concerned because he has a twin sister and he knows that twins are genetically the same. Is Bob correct in his thinking? Explain why or why not.

Accepted Answer

Bob is partially correct in his thinking

Question 9

The term used for the fertilized ovum is:

Accepted Answer

A) morula. 
B) zygote. 
C) fetus. 
D) blastocyst. 
A) morula. 
B) zygote. 
C) fetus. 
D) blastocyst.

Question 10

Ova are produced by spermatogenesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In older adulthood, most dead cells are replaced, resulting in a maintenance of body tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

As the body develops, the:

Accepted Answer

A) head becomes proportionately smaller. 
B) face decreases from one half to one eighth of the skull surface. 
C) trunk becomes proportionately longer. 
D) thoracic and abdominal contours become more rounded. 
A) head becomes proportionately smaller. 
B) face decreases from one half to one eighth of the skull surface. 
C) trunk becomes proportionately longer. 
D) thoracic and abdominal contours become more rounded.

Question 13

The infant head is approximately one eighth of the total height.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Discuss the major developmental changes that occur during infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.

Accepted Answer

During infancy, major developmental chan

Question 15

The condition caused by buildup of fatty deposits in blood vessel walls is:

Accepted Answer

A) arteriosclerosis. 
B) atherosclerosis. 
C) myocardial infarction. 
D) hypertension. 
A) arteriosclerosis. 
B) atherosclerosis. 
C) myocardial infarction. 
D) hypertension.

Question 16

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) stimulates the corpus luteum to secrete FSH and LH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

At what age do girls generally begin to menstruate?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 12 to 13 
C) 14 
D) 15 to 16 
A) 10 
B) 12 to 13 
C) 14 
D) 15 to 16

Question 18

Which of the following structures is not formed by the mesoderm?

Accepted Answer

A) Skeletal muscles 
B) Bones 
C) Kidneys 
D) All of the above structures are formed by the mesoderm. 
A) Skeletal muscles 
B) Bones 
C) Kidneys 
D) All of the above structures are formed by the mesoderm.

Question 19

Fertilization most often occurs in the outer one third of the oviduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Neonatology is the medical and nursing specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the newborn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 47: Growth, Development, and Aging

Stage two of labor is the period from onset of uterine contractions until dilation of the cervix is complete.

In older adulthood, lipping restricts movement because of the piling up of bone tissue around the joints.

Only about what percent of the sperm deposited in the female reproductive tract actually reach the ovum?

The secretion of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) by the placental tissue peaks about _____ weeks after fertilization.

The maturation of bone, resulting in the closure of the growth plates, is not completed until early or middle years of adulthood.

Tommy's mother told the pediatrician during Tommy's 1-year visit that he had tripled his birth weight, was crawling actively, and could stand alone. Is Tommy's development normal, retarded, or advanced?

The main difference between oogenesis and spermatogenesis is that in oogenesis:

Bob has a condition that may require a kidney transplant. He is not concerned because he has a twin sister and he knows that twins are genetically the same. Is Bob correct in his thinking? Explain why or why not.

The term used for the fertilized ovum is:

Ova are produced by spermatogenesis.

In older adulthood, most dead cells are replaced, resulting in a maintenance of body tissues.

As the body develops, the:

The infant head is approximately one eighth of the total height.

Discuss the major developmental changes that occur during infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.

The condition caused by buildup of fatty deposits in blood vessel walls is:

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) stimulates the corpus luteum to secrete FSH and LH.

At what age do girls generally begin to menstruate?

Which of the following structures is not formed by the mesoderm?

Fertilization most often occurs in the outer one third of the oviduct.

Neonatology is the medical and nursing specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the newborn.

Organization of the Body

Homeostasis

Chemistry of Life

Biomolecules

Cell Structure

Cell Function

Cell Growth and Development

Introduction to Tissues

Tissue Types

Skin

Skeletal Tissues

Axial Skeleton

Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Axial Muscles

Appendicular Muscles

Muscle Contraction

Nervous System Cells

Nerve Signaling

Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System

General Senses

Special Senses

Endocrine Regulation

Endocrine Glands

Blood

Heart

Blood Vessels

Circulation of the Blood

Lymphatic System

Innate Immunity

Adaptive Immunity

Stress

Respiratory Tract

Ventilation

Gas Exchange Transport

Upper Digestive Tract

Lower Digestive Tract

Digestion and Absorption

Nutrition and Metabolism

Urinary System

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Genetics and Heredity

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