Exam 4: Prenatal Development and Birth

Who is most likely to drink alcohol during her pregnancy? A mother who _____.

Birth-related complications are more likely when there is a father listed on the birth record.

Children born by cesarean section _____.

The rooting reflex helps a newborn infant find a nipple.

When it comes to the research on prenatal development and teratogens, scientists _____.

Babies born weighing slightly less than 1,500 grams (3 pounds, 5 ounces) are considered _____.

Chantal and Larry are considering having a baby. Chantal's doctor recommends that they stop using recreational drugs and update their immunizations _____.

Between 8 and 15 percent of all women experience postpartum depression in the days and weeks after giving birth.

About 20 percent of all children have difficulties that could be connected to behavioral teratogens.

Gabby received good quality prenatal care from the care team at her local hospital. She was informed about what to eat and what to do. They also coached her on what to _____, such as cigarette smoking and very high stress.

Every person starts life as a single cell called an embryo.

Genes can influence the effects of teratogens.

During the germinal period of prenatal development, cells take on distinct characteristics and gravitate toward particular locations. The term for this process is _____.

In addition to customs of the culture, the birth process depends on _____.

Early prenatal care can help decrease the risk of prenatal abnormalities, but it cannot provide pregnant women with specific information about _____.

When parents cooperate to raise their child, they have _____.

The fetus gains about 2 pounds in the third trimester.

A(n) _____ is a commitment by both parents to cooperate in raising the child.

The parents of newborn Renata are amazed at their daughter's responsiveness and reflexes when a professional administers the _____.

In the second stage of labor, the _____.