Exam 3: Prenatal Development

Gina is pregnant and is a heavy smoker. Her baby is more likely to experience ________ than the baby of a nonsmoker.

Which of the following happens toward the end of a baby's development in the womb?

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

During which prenatal period are the placenta and the umbilical cord formed?

If Jennifer wants to reduce the risk of having a baby with a birth defect caused by an environmental substance like drugs or alcohol, she should understand that exposure to teratogens can cause the most damage during

Frank smokes two packs of cigarettes a day. His wife, Lauren, is pregnant and the doctor is concerned that Frank's smoking will result in the baby

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?

The baglike structure that contains a clear fluid in which the developing embryo floats is called the

What common acne medication is prescribed to teenagers but also appears on the prohibited list of drugs that should never be taken during pregnancy?

Scenario: During Joann's teenage years she had multiple sexual partners and contracted syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease. Now she is married and wants to have a child. If Joann does become pregnant, what are the risks to the fetus?

The greatest risk for prenatal defects exists when a mother contracts rubella

At what stage of pregnancy is syphilis most likely to be damaging?

Yolanda's doctor told her that her baby might be born with problems in her respiratory and digestive systems. According to the doctor, there was a problem in the formation of the

Which of the following exercises is recommended the LEAST for the latter part of pregnancy?

The embryonic period lasts ________ weeks after conception.

Sharon, who is seven months pregnant, just visited her doctor, who discovered that Sharon has a particular infection. The doctor said that if he performs a cesarean section birth, Sharon will not pass her disease on to her child. Sharon is most likely suffering from

Cigarette smoking by pregnant women has been associated with a higher incidence of

Recent research has shown that benefits from doing tai chi/yoga while pregnant include all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is/are MOST likely to pass through the placental wall?

________, like cocaine, speeds up an individual's nervous system.