Question 1

Labor is the

Accepted Answer

A)  same as parturition 
B)  process by which forceful contractions expel the fetus from the uterus 
C)  term used to refer to the birth of a baby 
D)  final stage in the birth of a baby 
A)  same as parturition 
B)  process by which forceful contractions expel the fetus from the uterus 
C)  term used to refer to the birth of a baby 
D)  final stage in the birth of a baby

Question 2

The appearance of secondary sex characteristics occurs during

Accepted Answer

A)  infancy 
B)  childhood 
C)  adolescence 
D)  adulthood 
A)  infancy 
B)  childhood 
C)  adolescence 
D)  adulthood

Question 3

The opening between the right atrium and left atrium in the fetal heart is the

Accepted Answer

A)  ductus arteriosus 
B)  atrial foramen 
C)  foramen ovale 
D)  ductus venosus 
A)  ductus arteriosus 
B)  atrial foramen 
C)  foramen ovale 
D)  ductus venosus

Question 4

Near the end of gestation,uterine muscles become sensitized for contractions by _____ levels of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing;progesterone 
B)  decreasing;progesterone 
C)  increasing;estrogen 
D)  decreasing;estrogen 
E)  increasing;oxytocin 
A)  increasing;progesterone 
B)  decreasing;progesterone 
C)  increasing;estrogen 
D)  decreasing;estrogen 
E)  increasing;oxytocin

Question 5

The relationship of the hypothalamus,oxytocin,and uterine contractions is an example of a _____ feedback mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A)  negative 
B)  positive 
A)  negative 
B)  positive

Question 6

The postnatal development period during which an individual is most vulnerable to environmental stresses is

Accepted Answer

A)  adolescence 
B)  childhood 
C)  infancy 
D)  neonatal 
A)  adolescence 
B)  childhood 
C)  infancy 
D)  neonatal

Question 7

The term gestation refers to the

Accepted Answer

A)  period from conception to parturition 
B)  embryonic period 
C)  fetal period 
D)  period two weeks before birth to two weeks after birth 
A)  period from conception to parturition 
B)  embryonic period 
C)  fetal period 
D)  period two weeks before birth to two weeks after birth

Question 8

The normal gestation period in humans is

Accepted Answer

A)  266 days from the last menstrual period 
B)  280 days from fertilization 
C)  266 days from fertilization 
D)  40 weeks from fertilization 
A)  266 days from the last menstrual period 
B)  280 days from fertilization 
C)  266 days from fertilization 
D)  40 weeks from fertilization

Question 9

What is the term for traits carried on the X and Y chromosomes?

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Question 10

What is the term for the period of prenatal development that lasts about 30 weeks?

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The answer of What is the term for the period...

Question 11

What is the term for the hair that covers the fetal body and helps keep the vernix caseosa in place?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the term for the hair...

Question 12

The two fundamental processes that occur during the fetal period are

Accepted Answer

A)  differentiation and organ system formation 
B)  growth and maturation 
C)  formation of the brain and the heart 
D)  formation of amniotic fluid and the placenta 
A)  differentiation and organ system formation 
B)  growth and maturation 
C)  formation of the brain and the heart 
D)  formation of amniotic fluid and the placenta

Question 13

The circulatory changes that occur shortly after birth send

Accepted Answer

A)  increased blood to the lungs for oxygenation 
B)  increased blood to body organs except the lungs 
C)  decreased blood to the lungs for oxygenation 
D)  decreased blood to the body organs except the lungs 
A)  increased blood to the lungs for oxygenation 
B)  increased blood to body organs except the lungs 
C)  decreased blood to the lungs for oxygenation 
D)  decreased blood to the body organs except the lungs

Question 14

The longest stage of labor is the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  dilation 
B)  expulsion 
C)  placental 
A)  dilation 
B)  expulsion 
C)  placental

Question 15

Pressure of the fetal head on the cervix stimulates

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in progesterone levels 
B)  an increase in estrogen levels 
C)  the release of prostaglandins 
D)  the release of oxytocin 
A)  an increase in progesterone levels 
B)  an increase in estrogen levels 
C)  the release of prostaglandins 
D)  the release of oxytocin

Question 16

The ectoderm,mesoderm,and endoderm develop during the first two weeks after fertilization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The term that refers to excessive vomiting during pregnancy is

Accepted Answer

A)  polyhydramnios 
B)  hyperemesis gravidarum 
C)  pseudocyesis 
D)  prima gravida 
A)  polyhydramnios 
B)  hyperemesis gravidarum 
C)  pseudocyesis 
D)  prima gravida

Question 18

The single cell that is the result of fertilization is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  zygote 
B)  morula 
C)  blastocyst 
D)  embryo 
E)  inner cell mass 
A)  zygote 
B)  morula 
C)  blastocyst 
D)  embryo 
E)  inner cell mass

Question 19

The hormone secreted by the trophoblast cells is

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen 
B)  progesterone 
C)  chorionic gonadotropin 
D)  similar to FSH 
E)  to prevent development of additional ovarian follicles 
A)  estrogen 
B)  progesterone 
C)  chorionic gonadotropin 
D)  similar to FSH 
E)  to prevent development of additional ovarian follicles

Question 20

What is the term for the single cell that is the result of fertilization?

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The answer of What is the term for the single...

Labor is the

The appearance of secondary sex characteristics occurs during

The opening between the right atrium and left atrium in the fetal heart is the

Near the end of gestation,uterine muscles become sensitized for contractions by _ levels of _.

The relationship of the hypothalamus,oxytocin,and uterine contractions is an example of a _____ feedback mechanism.

The postnatal development period during which an individual is most vulnerable to environmental stresses is

The term gestation refers to the

The normal gestation period in humans is

What is the term for traits carried on the X and Y chromosomes?

What is the term for the period of prenatal development that lasts about 30 weeks?

What is the term for the hair that covers the fetal body and helps keep the vernix caseosa in place?

The two fundamental processes that occur during the fetal period are

The circulatory changes that occur shortly after birth send

The longest stage of labor is the _____ stage.

Pressure of the fetal head on the cervix stimulates

The ectoderm,mesoderm,and endoderm develop during the first two weeks after fertilization.

The term that refers to excessive vomiting during pregnancy is

The single cell that is the result of fertilization is a(n)

The hormone secreted by the trophoblast cells is

What is the term for the single cell that is the result of fertilization?

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Labor is the

The appearance of secondary sex characteristics occurs during

The opening between the right atrium and left atrium in the fetal heart is the

Near the end of gestation,uterine muscles become sensitized for contractions by _____ levels of _____.

The relationship of the hypothalamus,oxytocin,and uterine contractions is an example of a _____ feedback mechanism.

The postnatal development period during which an individual is most vulnerable to environmental stresses is

The term gestation refers to the

The normal gestation period in humans is

What is the term for traits carried on the X and Y chromosomes?

What is the term for the period of prenatal development that lasts about 30 weeks?

What is the term for the hair that covers the fetal body and helps keep the vernix caseosa in place?

The two fundamental processes that occur during the fetal period are

The circulatory changes that occur shortly after birth send

The longest stage of labor is the _____ stage.

Pressure of the fetal head on the cervix stimulates

The ectoderm,mesoderm,and endoderm develop during the first two weeks after fertilization.

The term that refers to excessive vomiting during pregnancy is

The single cell that is the result of fertilization is a(n)

The hormone secreted by the trophoblast cells is

What is the term for the single cell that is the result of fertilization?

Introduction to the Human Body

Chemistry, matter, and Life

Cell Structure and Function

Tissues and Membranes

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Sensory System

Endocrine System

Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Lymphatic System and Body Defense

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Metabolism and Nutrition

Urinary System and Body Fluids

Reproductive System

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Near the end of gestation,uterine muscles become sensitized for contractions by _ levels of _.