Question 1

Consuming large amounts of caffeine while pregnant was linked in a recent study to

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A)  infants born at a low birth weight or who were small for the gestational age. 
B)  increased risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
C)  reduced social functioning. 
D)  emotional disturbances in adolescence. 
A)  infants born at a low birth weight or who were small for the gestational age. 
B)  increased risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
C)  reduced social functioning. 
D)  emotional disturbances in adolescence.

Question 2

Sandra was obese before her pregnancy. Even though she was advised by her doctor to lose weight, she has not done much about it and has stayed obese during her pregnancy. What are the risks her offspring faces?

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Sandra's obesity increases the risks of

Question 3

Regarding paternal factors and pregnancy, an increased risk for developing cancer is associated with fathers

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A)  over the age of 40. 
B)  who smoked prior to and during the pregnancy. 
C)  who consumed minimal amounts of alcohol during the pregnancy. 
D)  who were between the ages of 25 and 35. 
A)  over the age of 40. 
B)  who smoked prior to and during the pregnancy. 
C)  who consumed minimal amounts of alcohol during the pregnancy. 
D)  who were between the ages of 25 and 35.

Question 4

Describe the important events and facts pertaining to each of the three periods of prenatal development.

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Students' answers may vary.
The importan

Question 5

The American Pregnancy Association (2017) has given the following recommendation for women of childbearing age and young children: Don't eat

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A)  swordfish. 
B)  shrimp. 
C)  salmon. 
D)  catfish. 
A)  swordfish. 
B)  shrimp. 
C)  salmon. 
D)  catfish.

Question 6

Regarding paternal factors, autism is linked to

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A)  the father using cocaine. 
B)  the father drinking at the time of conception. 
C)  fathers under the age of 20. 
D)  fathers over the age of 40. 
A)  the father using cocaine. 
B)  the father drinking at the time of conception. 
C)  fathers under the age of 20. 
D)  fathers over the age of 40.

Question 7

Any agent that can potentially cause a physical birth defect is known as a

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A)  mutagen. 
B)  pyrogen. 
C)  zymogen. 
D)  teratogen. 
A)  mutagen. 
B)  pyrogen. 
C)  zymogen. 
D)  teratogen.

Question 8

Juanita is having a normal pregnancy and the fetus is developing well. However, Juanita has recently picked up an infection and bacteria have accumulated in her blood stream. We know that most likely,

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A)  many of these bacteria will be able to enter the fetus's circulation. 
B)  the bacteria will be eliminated by the white blood cells of the fetus. 
C)  the bacteria will be eliminated by the antimicrobicidal secretions of the amnion. 
D)  the placental wall will block the bacteria from entering the fetus. 
A)  many of these bacteria will be able to enter the fetus's circulation. 
B)  the bacteria will be eliminated by the white blood cells of the fetus. 
C)  the bacteria will be eliminated by the antimicrobicidal secretions of the amnion. 
D)  the placental wall will block the bacteria from entering the fetus.

Question 9

During the second or third trimester of pregnancy, a major focus of prenatal classes is

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A)  preparing for the birth. 
B)  development of the embryo and fetus. 
C)  sexuality during pregnancy. 
D)  nutrition, rest, and exercise. 
A)  preparing for the birth. 
B)  development of the embryo and fetus. 
C)  sexuality during pregnancy. 
D)  nutrition, rest, and exercise.

Question 10

The neural tube eventually becomes the

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A)  spinal cord. 
B)  optic nerve. 
C)  umbilical vein. 
D)  placenta. 
A)  spinal cord. 
B)  optic nerve. 
C)  umbilical vein. 
D)  placenta.

Question 11

________ has been linked with high infant mortality, developmental and behavioral problems, and low birth weight.

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A)  Heroin 
B)  Marijuana 
C)  Methamphetamine 
D)  Cocaine 
A)  Heroin 
B)  Marijuana 
C)  Methamphetamine 
D)  Cocaine

Question 12

Preterm and low birth weights are most closely associated with which teratogen?

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A)  alcohol 
B)  nicotine 
C)  aspirin 
D)  tetracycline 
A)  alcohol 
B)  nicotine 
C)  aspirin 
D)  tetracycline

Question 13

When a mother's blood type is Rh negative and the child's blood type is Rh positive,

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A)  there is no available medical treatment for the incompatibility of blood types. 
B)  certain prescription drugs can be taken by the mother to keep the baby safe. 
C)  breastfeeding is not recommended for the first two months. 
D)  the baby may be given blood transfusions before or immediately after birth. 
A)  there is no available medical treatment for the incompatibility of blood types. 
B)  certain prescription drugs can be taken by the mother to keep the baby safe. 
C)  breastfeeding is not recommended for the first two months. 
D)  the baby may be given blood transfusions before or immediately after birth.

Question 14

According to recent studies, depression during pregnancy can result in an increase in ________ in infants.

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A)  low birth weights 
B)  physical abnormalities 
C)  sensory difficulties 
D)  cognitive abilities 
A)  low birth weights 
B)  physical abnormalities 
C)  sensory difficulties 
D)  cognitive abilities

Question 15

Children born to cocaine-using mothers are likely to

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A)  be born with facial and limb deformities. 
B)  have neurological and cognitive deficits. 
C)  succumb to sudden infant death syndrome. 
D)  be born with heart defects. 
A)  be born with facial and limb deformities. 
B)  have neurological and cognitive deficits. 
C)  succumb to sudden infant death syndrome. 
D)  be born with heart defects.

Question 16

Which of the following exercises is NOT recommended for women in the latter part of their pregnancies?

Accepted Answer

A)  bicycling 
B)  swimming 
C)  jogging 
D)  walking 
A)  bicycling 
B)  swimming 
C)  jogging 
D)  walking

Question 17

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given the following recommendation for pregnant women: Increase your consumption of fish such as

Accepted Answer

A)  swordfish. 
B)  shark. 
C)  king mackerel. 
D)  cod. 
A)  swordfish. 
B)  shark. 
C)  king mackerel. 
D)  cod.

Question 18

Infants who are born to mothers who gain more than the recommended weight during pregnancy show higher rates of all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  neural tube defects. 
B)  preterm birth. 
C)  type 2 diabetes. 
D)  cleft palate. 
A)  neural tube defects. 
B)  preterm birth. 
C)  type 2 diabetes. 
D)  cleft palate.

Question 19

The probability of a structural defect is greatest ________, when organs are being formed.

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A)  at the end of the fetal period 
B)  early in the germinal period 
C)  early in the embryonic period 
D)  at the time of implantation 
A)  at the end of the fetal period 
B)  early in the germinal period 
C)  early in the embryonic period 
D)  at the time of implantation

Consuming large amounts of caffeine while pregnant was linked in a recent study to

Sandra was obese before her pregnancy. Even though she was advised by her doctor to lose weight, she has not done much about it and has stayed obese during her pregnancy. What are the risks her offspring faces?

Regarding paternal factors and pregnancy, an increased risk for developing cancer is associated with fathers

Describe the important events and facts pertaining to each of the three periods of prenatal development.

The American Pregnancy Association (2017) has given the following recommendation for women of childbearing age and young children: Don't eat

Regarding paternal factors, autism is linked to

Any agent that can potentially cause a physical birth defect is known as a

Juanita is having a normal pregnancy and the fetus is developing well. However, Juanita has recently picked up an infection and bacteria have accumulated in her blood stream. We know that most likely,

During the second or third trimester of pregnancy, a major focus of prenatal classes is

The neural tube eventually becomes the

________ has been linked with high infant mortality, developmental and behavioral problems, and low birth weight.

Preterm and low birth weights are most closely associated with which teratogen?

When a mother's blood type is Rh negative and the child's blood type is Rh positive,

According to recent studies, depression during pregnancy can result in an increase in ________ in infants.

Children born to cocaine-using mothers are likely to

Which of the following exercises is NOT recommended for women in the latter part of their pregnancies?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given the following recommendation for pregnant women: Increase your consumption of fish such as

Infants who are born to mothers who gain more than the recommended weight during pregnancy show higher rates of all of the following EXCEPT

The probability of a structural defect is greatest ________, when organs are being formed.

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Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

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Exam 3: Prenatal Development

Consuming large amounts of caffeine while pregnant was linked in a recent study to

Sandra was obese before her pregnancy. Even though she was advised by her doctor to lose weight, she has not done much about it and has stayed obese during her pregnancy. What are the risks her offspring faces?

Regarding paternal factors and pregnancy, an increased risk for developing cancer is associated with fathers

Describe the important events and facts pertaining to each of the three periods of prenatal development.

The American Pregnancy Association (2017) has given the following recommendation for women of childbearing age and young children: Don't eat

Regarding paternal factors, autism is linked to

Any agent that can potentially cause a physical birth defect is known as a

Juanita is having a normal pregnancy and the fetus is developing well. However, Juanita has recently picked up an infection and bacteria have accumulated in her blood stream. We know that most likely,

During the second or third trimester of pregnancy, a major focus of prenatal classes is

The neural tube eventually becomes the

________ has been linked with high infant mortality, developmental and behavioral problems, and low birth weight.

Preterm and low birth weights are most closely associated with which teratogen?

When a mother's blood type is Rh negative and the child's blood type is Rh positive,

According to recent studies, depression during pregnancy can result in an increase in ________ in infants.

Children born to cocaine-using mothers are likely to

Which of the following exercises is NOT recommended for women in the latter part of their pregnancies?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given the following recommendation for pregnant women: Increase your consumption of fish such as

Infants who are born to mothers who gain more than the recommended weight during pregnancy show higher rates of all of the following EXCEPT

The probability of a structural defect is greatest ________, when organs are being formed.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

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