Exam 24: Growth, Development, and Aging

Stage three of labor is usually the shortest.

The developing baby is called a fetus for the last 3 months of pregnancy.

Preeclampsia can develop into eclampsia, which can be fatal to both mother and baby.

After ovulation, the ovum immediately enters the fallopian tube.

Match each term with its corresponding description or definition. -The formation of tissues

Birth defects can result from genetic or environmental causes.

Stage three of labor ends with the birth of the baby.

Stage two of labor is usually the longest of the three stages.

The primary germ layers of the body produce the gametes that join to form the zygote.

Which of the following is not formed by the ectoderm?

The chorionic villi allow the blood of the mother to mix with the blood of the baby so there can be an exchange of material.

The first 4 months after birth are referred to as the neonatal period.

Match each term with its corresponding description or definition. -Causes an increase in pressure within the eyeball

All teratogens are also mutagens.

The time from the onset of uterine contractions to the complete dilation of the cervix is the _____ stage of labor.

A tubal pregnancy is considered an ectopic pregnancy.

One of the reasons the egg cell is so large is to supply food for the zygote until it implants in the uterus.

One of the most important functions of the placenta is to act as a barrier to keep potentially harmful materials such as alcohol or viruses from hurting the baby.

The mesoderm forms the muscles of the body.

Five criteria are used to determine an Apgar score.