Question 1

Tamika says that she is currently in the longest period of her pregnancy.Tamika's pregnancy is in the ________ period.

Accepted Answer

A) germinal 
B) embryonic 
C) fetal 
D) zygotic 
A) germinal 
B) embryonic 
C) fetal 
D) zygotic

Question 2

The probability of a structural defect is greatest ________,when organs are being formed.

Accepted Answer

A) at the end of the fetal period 
B) early in the germinal period 
C) early in the embryonic period 
D) at the time of implantation 
A) at the end of the fetal period 
B) early in the germinal period 
C) early in the embryonic period 
D) at the time of implantation

Question 3

Which of the following make(s)up the largest portion of weight gain during pregnancy in the third trimester?

Accepted Answer

A) tissue fluid 
B) increased blood volume 
C) uterus and breasts 
D) fetus,placenta,and amniotic fluid 
A) tissue fluid 
B) increased blood volume 
C) uterus and breasts 
D) fetus,placenta,and amniotic fluid

Question 4

Which of the following structures of an embryo are derived from the ectoderm?

Accepted Answer

A) nervous system and brain 
B) muscles and bones 
C) digestive and respiratory systems 
D) circulatory system 
A) nervous system and brain 
B) muscles and bones 
C) digestive and respiratory systems 
D) circulatory system

Question 5

Juan was born with defective vision and diminished auditory abilities.Most likely,Juan's problems came from defects in the formation of the

Accepted Answer

A) ectoderm. 
B) endoderm. 
C) mesoderm. 
D) trophoderm. 
A) ectoderm. 
B) endoderm. 
C) mesoderm. 
D) trophoderm.

Question 6

If a mother's total caloric intake and intake of proteins,vitamins,and minerals is insufficient,a child born to the mother is more likely to

Accepted Answer

A) develop eating disorders in adolescence. 
B) develop heart disease. 
C) have brittle bones. 
D) be malformed. 
A) develop eating disorders in adolescence. 
B) develop heart disease. 
C) have brittle bones. 
D) be malformed.

Question 7

The embryonic period lasts ________ weeks after conception.

Accepted Answer

A) from ten to sixteen 
B) from two to eight 
C) from eight to ten 
D) from zero to two 
A) from ten to sixteen 
B) from two to eight 
C) from eight to ten 
D) from zero to two

Question 8

The doctor has told Sheryl and Jason that their unborn baby is having problems because of significant changes in the temperature around the fetus.The most likely explanation for this problem is that the ________ has failed to perform its protective function.

Accepted Answer

A) uterus 
B) amniotic fluid 
C) placenta 
D) trophoblast 
A) uterus 
B) amniotic fluid 
C) placenta 
D) trophoblast

Question 9

Implantation takes place about ________ after conception.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 to 14 days 
B) 20 days 
C) 25 to 30 days 
D) 40 days 
A) 10 to 14 days 
B) 20 days 
C) 25 to 30 days 
D) 40 days

Question 10

The word teratogen comes from the Greek word tera,which means

Accepted Answer

A) poison. 
B) monster. 
C) defect. 
D) sorrow. 
A) poison. 
B) monster. 
C) defect. 
D) sorrow.

Question 11

Viability (the potential to survive outside the womb)occurs

Accepted Answer

A) at the very end of the third trimester. 
B) toward the middle of the second trimester. 
C) at the very end of the second trimester. 
D) toward the middle of the third trimester. 
A) at the very end of the third trimester. 
B) toward the middle of the second trimester. 
C) at the very end of the second trimester. 
D) toward the middle of the third trimester.

Question 12

Julia has eaten a lot of shark,swordfish,and king mackerel during her pregnancy because eating fish is often recommended as part of a healthy diet.What are the risks this may pose to her child?

Accepted Answer

Even though eating fish is often recomme

Question 13

Other than not using drugs,list at least three ways pregnant women can improve the likelihood of a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby.How does each help?

Accepted Answer

Students' answers may vary. Pregnant wom

Question 14

While pregnant,Diana experienced several traumatic life changes.She separated from her husband,discovered that her mother was seriously ill,and began a more stressful job.Diana is at increased risk for having a child with

Accepted Answer

A) facial deformities. 
B) heart defects. 
C) defects of the limbs. 
D) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
A) facial deformities. 
B) heart defects. 
C) defects of the limbs. 
D) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Question 15

The ________ consists of a disk-shaped group of tissues in which small blood vessels from the mother and the offspring intertwine but do not join.

Accepted Answer

A) umbilical cord 
B) amnion 
C) placenta 
D) endoderm 
A) umbilical cord 
B) amnion 
C) placenta 
D) endoderm

Question 16

Folic acid,a B-complex vitamin,is important in preventing

Accepted Answer

A) brittle bones. 
B) neural tube defects. 
C) facial deformities. 
D) cognitive problems. 
A) brittle bones. 
B) neural tube defects. 
C) facial deformities. 
D) cognitive problems.

Question 17

Sheila wants to have a baby.She drinks one to two drinks a day.She has vowed that as soon as she finds out she is pregnant she will stop drinking completely.Sheila does not realize that

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol can cause adverse effects only after the germinal period. 
B) moderate drinking of alcohol during pregnancy does not affect the fetus. 
C) alcohol does not cause any adverse effects during the embryonic period. 
D) consumption of alcohol during the week of conception increases the risk of early pregnancy loss. 
A) alcohol can cause adverse effects only after the germinal period. 
B) moderate drinking of alcohol during pregnancy does not affect the fetus. 
C) alcohol does not cause any adverse effects during the embryonic period. 
D) consumption of alcohol during the week of conception increases the risk of early pregnancy loss.

Question 18

Janice contracted AIDS a month after her son was born.Is it possible for her son to get infected from her,and if so,how?

Accepted Answer

Janice can pass on t

Question 19

Exposure to teratogens during the fetal period will most likely

Accepted Answer

A) cause anatomical defects. 
B) lead to faulty organ functioning. 
C) result in miscarriage. 
D) affect implantation of the zygote. 
A) cause anatomical defects. 
B) lead to faulty organ functioning. 
C) result in miscarriage. 
D) affect implantation of the zygote.

Tamika says that she is currently in the longest period of her pregnancy.Tamika's pregnancy is in the ________ period.

The probability of a structural defect is greatest ________,when organs are being formed.

Which of the following make(s)up the largest portion of weight gain during pregnancy in the third trimester?

Which of the following structures of an embryo are derived from the ectoderm?

Juan was born with defective vision and diminished auditory abilities.Most likely,Juan's problems came from defects in the formation of the

If a mother's total caloric intake and intake of proteins,vitamins,and minerals is insufficient,a child born to the mother is more likely to

The embryonic period lasts ________ weeks after conception.

The doctor has told Sheryl and Jason that their unborn baby is having problems because of significant changes in the temperature around the fetus.The most likely explanation for this problem is that the ________ has failed to perform its protective function.

Implantation takes place about ________ after conception.

The word teratogen comes from the Greek word tera,which means

Viability (the potential to survive outside the womb)occurs

Julia has eaten a lot of shark,swordfish,and king mackerel during her pregnancy because eating fish is often recommended as part of a healthy diet.What are the risks this may pose to her child?

Other than not using drugs,list at least three ways pregnant women can improve the likelihood of a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby.How does each help?

While pregnant,Diana experienced several traumatic life changes.She separated from her husband,discovered that her mother was seriously ill,and began a more stressful job.Diana is at increased risk for having a child with

The ________ consists of a disk-shaped group of tissues in which small blood vessels from the mother and the offspring intertwine but do not join.

Folic acid,a B-complex vitamin,is important in preventing

Sheila wants to have a baby.She drinks one to two drinks a day.She has vowed that as soon as she finds out she is pregnant she will stop drinking completely.Sheila does not realize that

Janice contracted AIDS a month after her son was born.Is it possible for her son to get infected from her,and if so,how?

Exposure to teratogens during the fetal period will most likely

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Exam 3: Prenatal Development

Tamika says that she is currently in the longest period of her pregnancy.Tamika's pregnancy is in the ________ period.

The probability of a structural defect is greatest ________,when organs are being formed.

Which of the following make(s)up the largest portion of weight gain during pregnancy in the third trimester?

Which of the following structures of an embryo are derived from the ectoderm?

Juan was born with defective vision and diminished auditory abilities.Most likely,Juan's problems came from defects in the formation of the

If a mother's total caloric intake and intake of proteins,vitamins,and minerals is insufficient,a child born to the mother is more likely to

The embryonic period lasts ________ weeks after conception.

The doctor has told Sheryl and Jason that their unborn baby is having problems because of significant changes in the temperature around the fetus.The most likely explanation for this problem is that the ________ has failed to perform its protective function.

Implantation takes place about ________ after conception.

The word teratogen comes from the Greek word tera,which means

Viability (the potential to survive outside the womb)occurs

Julia has eaten a lot of shark,swordfish,and king mackerel during her pregnancy because eating fish is often recommended as part of a healthy diet.What are the risks this may pose to her child?

Other than not using drugs,list at least three ways pregnant women can improve the likelihood of a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby.How does each help?

While pregnant,Diana experienced several traumatic life changes.She separated from her husband,discovered that her mother was seriously ill,and began a more stressful job.Diana is at increased risk for having a child with

The ________ consists of a disk-shaped group of tissues in which small blood vessels from the mother and the offspring intertwine but do not join.

Folic acid,a B-complex vitamin,is important in preventing

Sheila wants to have a baby.She drinks one to two drinks a day.She has vowed that as soon as she finds out she is pregnant she will stop drinking completely.Sheila does not realize that

Janice contracted AIDS a month after her son was born.Is it possible for her son to get infected from her,and if so,how?

Exposure to teratogens during the fetal period will most likely

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

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