Question 1

The sex of the fetus can be identified by

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A)  five days after conception. 
B)  two weeks after conception. 
C)  21 days after conception. 
D)  week 10 of gestation. 
E)  week 12 of gestation. 
A)  five days after conception. 
B)  two weeks after conception. 
C)  21 days after conception. 
D)  week 10 of gestation. 
E)  week 12 of gestation. E

Question 2

All of the following are common characteristics of children with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) EXCEPT

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A)  larger than normal size. 
B)  smaller brains. 
C)  distinct facial features. 
D)  heart defects. 
E)  physical deformities. 
A)  larger than normal size. 
B)  smaller brains. 
C)  distinct facial features. 
D)  heart defects. 
E)  physical deformities. A

Question 3

Which of the following statements about cocaine use during pregnancy is TRUE?

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A)  About 3/4 of cocaine-exposed babies are born prematurely. 
B)  Cocaine-exposed babies have normal birth weights. 
C)  All cocaine exposed infants go through withdrawal at birth. 
D)  It is not clear if there are any long-term consequences from prenatal cocaine exposure. 
E)  Research has shown conclusively that there are long term effects. 
A)  About 3/4 of cocaine-exposed babies are born prematurely. 
B)  Cocaine-exposed babies have normal birth weights. 
C)  All cocaine exposed infants go through withdrawal at birth. 
D)  It is not clear if there are any long-term consequences from prenatal cocaine exposure. 
E)  Research has shown conclusively that there are long term effects. D

Question 4

The embryonic process where the rudiments of skin, sense receptors, nerve cells, muscles, circulatory sytem, and internal organs are developing is called __________ .

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The answer of The embryonic process where the rudiments of...

Question 5

What is the result of inadequate amounts of folic acid during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid is a B vitamin found primaril

Question 6

People who use hypnobirthing as a method of drug-free delivery believe that ________ is a natural anesthetic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People who use hypnobirthing as a method...

Question 7

All of the following are dominant traits EXCEPT

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A)  Type A blood. 
B)  nearsightedness. 
C)  flat feet. 
D)  coarse hair. 
E)  freckles. 
A)  Type A blood. 
B)  nearsightedness. 
C)  flat feet. 
D)  coarse hair. 
E)  freckles.

Question 8

In the United States about ________ African Americans have sickle cell disease and about ________ have sickle cell trait.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 in 10,000; 1 in 100 
B)  1 in 5,000; 1 in 20 
C)  1 in 20; 1 in 5,000 
D)  1 in 12; 1 in 500 
E)  1 in 500; 1 in 12 
A)  1 in 10,000; 1 in 100 
B)  1 in 5,000; 1 in 20 
C)  1 in 20; 1 in 5,000 
D)  1 in 12; 1 in 500 
E)  1 in 500; 1 in 12

Question 9

It is most accurate to describe the genetic material in the nucleus of the cell as

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA, which contains chromosomes and genes. 
B)  chromosomes composed of DNA, which has segments called genes. 
C)  genes, which contain DNA and are found on chromosomes. 
D)  separate bodies called genes, chromosomes, and DNA. 
E)  46 genes made up of DNA. 
A)  DNA, which contains chromosomes and genes. 
B)  chromosomes composed of DNA, which has segments called genes. 
C)  genes, which contain DNA and are found on chromosomes. 
D)  separate bodies called genes, chromosomes, and DNA. 
E)  46 genes made up of DNA.

Question 10

A fetus's capability for survival outside the womb is called __________ .

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The answer of A fetus's capability for survival outside the...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of There is no scientific evidence that hypnobirthing...

Question 12

Briefly trace prenatal development from conception to birth. Give examples of what happens at critical points in the process.

Accepted Answer

The answer should include the germinal s

Question 13

Your friend is pregnant and her doctor has told her to increase her consumption of folic acid, because folic acid

Accepted Answer

A)  prevents iron deficiency anemia. 
B)  prevents neural tube defects. 
C)  helps to keep weight gain down. 
D)  contributes to respiratory system development. 
E)  increases birth weight. 
A)  prevents iron deficiency anemia. 
B)  prevents neural tube defects. 
C)  helps to keep weight gain down. 
D)  contributes to respiratory system development. 
E)  increases birth weight.

Question 14

Define genotype and phenotype and give examples of each. Explain the conditions under which they would be the same.

Accepted Answer

Genotype is the pattern of characteristi

Question 15

Explain the difference among autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, and sex-linked disorders and give examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Autosomal disorders occur on chromosome

Question 16

Mrs. Robertson is having a prenatal test in which cells are extracted from the placenta. This test is

Accepted Answer

A)  amniocentesis. 
B)  CVS. 
C)  fetoscopy. 
D)  ultrasound. 
E)  sonography. 
A)  amniocentesis. 
B)  CVS. 
C)  fetoscopy. 
D)  ultrasound. 
E)  sonography.

Question 17

Pregnant women are advised to not consume large amounts of fish to avoid exposure to the potentially teratogenic substance called __________ that is due to industrial pollution of the waterways and oceans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pregnant women are advised to not consume...

Question 18

In humans, the result of mitosis is a ________ chromosome cell, and the result of meiosis is a ________ chromosome cell.

Accepted Answer

A)  46; 46 
B)  46; 23 
C)  23; 46 
D)  23; 23 
E)  92; 46 
A)  46; 46 
B)  46; 23 
C)  23; 46 
D)  23; 23 
E)  92; 46

Question 19

The pattern of characteristics and developmental sequences mapped in the genes of any specific individual is the

Accepted Answer

A)  gamete. 
B)  genotype. 
C)  phenotype. 
D)  chromosome. 
E)  zygote. 
A)  gamete. 
B)  genotype. 
C)  phenotype. 
D)  chromosome. 
E)  zygote.

Question 20

Bernice just found out that she is pregnant. The cell that Bernice contributed at conception was a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  embryo. 
B)  zygote. 
C)  sperm. 
D)  gamete. 
E)  ovum. 
A)  embryo. 
B)  zygote. 
C)  sperm. 
D)  gamete. 
E)  ovum.

The sex of the fetus can be identified by

All of the following are common characteristics of children with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) EXCEPT

Which of the following statements about cocaine use during pregnancy is TRUE?

The embryonic process where the rudiments of skin, sense receptors, nerve cells, muscles, circulatory sytem, and internal organs are developing is called __________ .

What is the result of inadequate amounts of folic acid during pregnancy?

People who use hypnobirthing as a method of drug-free delivery believe that ________ is a natural anesthetic.

All of the following are dominant traits EXCEPT

In the United States about African Americans have sickle cell disease and about have sickle cell trait.

It is most accurate to describe the genetic material in the nucleus of the cell as

A fetus's capability for survival outside the womb is called __________ .

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

Briefly trace prenatal development from conception to birth. Give examples of what happens at critical points in the process.

Your friend is pregnant and her doctor has told her to increase her consumption of folic acid, because folic acid

Define genotype and phenotype and give examples of each. Explain the conditions under which they would be the same.

Explain the difference among autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, and sex-linked disorders and give examples of each.

Mrs. Robertson is having a prenatal test in which cells are extracted from the placenta. This test is

Pregnant women are advised to not consume large amounts of fish to avoid exposure to the potentially teratogenic substance called __________ that is due to industrial pollution of the waterways and oceans.

In humans, the result of mitosis is a chromosome cell, and the result of meiosis is a chromosome cell.

The pattern of characteristics and developmental sequences mapped in the genes of any specific individual is the

Bernice just found out that she is pregnant. The cell that Bernice contributed at conception was a(n)

Basic Issues in the Study of Development

Birth and Early Infancy

Physical Development

Perceptual Development

Cognitive Development I: Structure and Process

Cognitive Development Ii: Individual Differences in Cognitive Abilities

The Development of Language

Personality Development: Alternative Views

Concepts of Self, Gender, and Sex Roles

The Development of Social Relationships

Thinking About Relationships: Social-Cognitive and Moral Development

The Ecology of Development: the Child Within the Family System

Beyond the Family: the Impact of the Broader Culture

Atypical Development

Putting It All Together: The Developing Child

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Exam 2: Prenatal Development

The sex of the fetus can be identified by

All of the following are common characteristics of children with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) EXCEPT

Which of the following statements about cocaine use during pregnancy is TRUE?

The embryonic process where the rudiments of skin, sense receptors, nerve cells, muscles, circulatory sytem, and internal organs are developing is called __________ .

What is the result of inadequate amounts of folic acid during pregnancy?

People who use hypnobirthing as a method of drug-free delivery believe that ________ is a natural anesthetic.

All of the following are dominant traits EXCEPT

In the United States about ________ African Americans have sickle cell disease and about ________ have sickle cell trait.

It is most accurate to describe the genetic material in the nucleus of the cell as

A fetus's capability for survival outside the womb is called __________ .

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

Briefly trace prenatal development from conception to birth. Give examples of what happens at critical points in the process.

Your friend is pregnant and her doctor has told her to increase her consumption of folic acid, because folic acid

Define genotype and phenotype and give examples of each. Explain the conditions under which they would be the same.

Explain the difference among autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, and sex-linked disorders and give examples of each.

Mrs. Robertson is having a prenatal test in which cells are extracted from the placenta. This test is

Pregnant women are advised to not consume large amounts of fish to avoid exposure to the potentially teratogenic substance called __________ that is due to industrial pollution of the waterways and oceans.

In humans, the result of mitosis is a ________ chromosome cell, and the result of meiosis is a ________ chromosome cell.

The pattern of characteristics and developmental sequences mapped in the genes of any specific individual is the

Bernice just found out that she is pregnant. The cell that Bernice contributed at conception was a(n)

Basic Issues in the Study of Development

Birth and Early Infancy

Physical Development

Perceptual Development

Cognitive Development I: Structure and Process

Cognitive Development Ii: Individual Differences in Cognitive Abilities

The Development of Language

Personality Development: Alternative Views

Concepts of Self, Gender, and Sex Roles

The Development of Social Relationships

Thinking About Relationships: Social-Cognitive and Moral Development

The Ecology of Development: the Child Within the Family System

Beyond the Family: the Impact of the Broader Culture

Atypical Development

Putting It All Together: The Developing Child

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In the United States about African Americans have sickle cell disease and about have sickle cell trait.

In humans, the result of mitosis is a chromosome cell, and the result of meiosis is a chromosome cell.