Question 1

The form of external genitalia is determined by the presence or absence of:

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A)  testosterone. 
B)  estrogen. 
C)  a Y chromosome. 
D)  teratogens. 
A)  testosterone. 
B)  estrogen. 
C)  a Y chromosome. 
D)  teratogens.

Question 2

When a baby is born in a "breech" position, the:

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A)  arms emerge first. 
B)  head emerges first. 
C)  placenta emerges first. 
D)  feet or buttocks emerge first. 
A)  arms emerge first. 
B)  head emerges first. 
C)  placenta emerges first. 
D)  feet or buttocks emerge first.

Question 3

The BEST time for a woman to ensure that her diet contains sufficient folic acid is:

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A)  before she gets pregnant. 
B)  the first few weeks of pregnancy. 
C)  the last three months of pregnancy. 
D)  before beginning to breastfeed. 
A)  before she gets pregnant. 
B)  the first few weeks of pregnancy. 
C)  the last three months of pregnancy. 
D)  before beginning to breastfeed.

Question 4

Fetuses that are exposed to methamphetamine in utero:

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A)  are seemingly unaffected by this potential teratogen. 
B)  tend to have low birth weight. 
C)  are born addicted to methamphetamine. 
D)  are often born with heart defects. 
A)  are seemingly unaffected by this potential teratogen. 
B)  tend to have low birth weight. 
C)  are born addicted to methamphetamine. 
D)  are often born with heart defects.

Question 5

Research is unclear as to the exact effects of lower levels of alcohol consumption on the developing fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One characteristic of cleavage is that:

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A)  chromosomes migrate into adjacent cells. 
B)  zygotes migrate into adjacent cells. 
C)  cells all divide simultaneously. 
D)  cells do not all divide at the same time. 
A)  chromosomes migrate into adjacent cells. 
B)  zygotes migrate into adjacent cells. 
C)  cells all divide simultaneously. 
D)  cells do not all divide at the same time.

Question 7

What leads the embryo to develop male or female genitalia?

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A)  the presence or absence of the Y chromosome 
B)  the establishment of a cyclical pattern of hormone secretion by the pituitary gland 
C)  the secretion of hormones by the ovaries 
D)  the presence or absence of male gonads, which produce male hormones 
A)  the presence or absence of the Y chromosome 
B)  the establishment of a cyclical pattern of hormone secretion by the pituitary gland 
C)  the secretion of hormones by the ovaries 
D)  the presence or absence of male gonads, which produce male hormones

Question 8

A newborn is considered to have low birth weight if he or she weighs:

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A)  less than 7 pounds, 3 ounces. 
B)  less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces. 
C)  25 percent less than other babies of the same gestational age. 
D)  10 percent less than other babies of the same gestational age. 
A)  less than 7 pounds, 3 ounces. 
B)  less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces. 
C)  25 percent less than other babies of the same gestational age. 
D)  10 percent less than other babies of the same gestational age.

Question 9

The negative effects on the fetus of drugs used to alleviate pain during childbirth are:

Accepted Answer

A)  thought to be minimal and of no cause for concern. 
B)  greatest for analgesics to reduce pain and least for sedatives to reduce anxiety. 
C)  of concern to some women, leading them to explore alternative methods of controlling pain during labor. 
D)  primarily from the influence on the mother's oxygen intake. 
A)  thought to be minimal and of no cause for concern. 
B)  greatest for analgesics to reduce pain and least for sedatives to reduce anxiety. 
C)  of concern to some women, leading them to explore alternative methods of controlling pain during labor. 
D)  primarily from the influence on the mother's oxygen intake.

Question 10

The pattern of development that proceeds from the head down is called the cephalocaudal pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In a typical pregnancy, the blood of the mother and baby never come into direct contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The preterm birth rate in the United States:

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A)  is declining dramatically. 
B)  is climbing dramatically. 
C)  has changed very little over the last two decades. 
D)  is difficult to track as accurate records are not kept. 
A)  is declining dramatically. 
B)  is climbing dramatically. 
C)  has changed very little over the last two decades. 
D)  is difficult to track as accurate records are not kept.

Question 13

The structure that transports nutrient-rich blood from the placenta to the embryo is called the:

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A)  amnion. 
B)  chorion. 
C)  umbilical cord. 
D)  mesoderm. 
A)  amnion. 
B)  chorion. 
C)  umbilical cord. 
D)  mesoderm.

Question 14

Which of the following illustrates the cephalocaudal pattern of prenatal development?

Accepted Answer

A)  The arms develop earlier than the legs. 
B)  The arms develop earlier than the hands. 
C)  The sex organs are among the first to be formed. 
D)  The spinal cord is formed earlier than are the shoulders. 
A)  The arms develop earlier than the legs. 
B)  The arms develop earlier than the hands. 
C)  The sex organs are among the first to be formed. 
D)  The spinal cord is formed earlier than are the shoulders.

Question 15

In 2015, how many children were living with HIV?

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A)  1.8 million 
B)  2.8 million 
C)  180,000 
D)  3 million 
A)  1.8 million 
B)  2.8 million 
C)  180,000 
D)  3 million

Question 16

Variability in the levels of development of different parts of the organism at a given time is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  heterochrony. 
B)  heterogeneity. 
C)  pluripotentiality. 
D)  totipotentiality. 
A)  heterochrony. 
B)  heterogeneity. 
C)  pluripotentiality. 
D)  totipotentiality.

Question 17

Folic acid is important to ensure proper development of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  fetus's bones. 
B)  fetus's neural tube. 
C)  fetus's external genitalia. 
D)  mother's placenta. 
A)  fetus's bones. 
B)  fetus's neural tube. 
C)  fetus's external genitalia. 
D)  mother's placenta.

Question 18

What is the role played by fetal activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  It assists with normal development of muscles and limbs. 
B)  It does not play a significant role in fetal development. 
C)  It does not help the fetus develop, but it assists the parent in monitoring the fetus's development. 
D)  It helps the skeleton ossify. 
A)  It assists with normal development of muscles and limbs. 
B)  It does not play a significant role in fetal development. 
C)  It does not help the fetus develop, but it assists the parent in monitoring the fetus's development. 
D)  It helps the skeleton ossify.

Question 19

The length of time from the woman's last menstruation until birth is typically ___________ weeks.

Accepted Answer

A)  36 
B)  38 
C)  40 
D)  42 
A)  36 
B)  38 
C)  40 
D)  42

Question 20

Studies have shown that very low-birth weight babies are:

Accepted Answer

A)  at risk for later problems of coordination and intelligence. 
B)  at risk for later problems of coordination, but intelligence does not seem to be affected in the long run. 
C)  at risk for problems in intelligence during infancy, but these problems are not present in 7- to 11-year-olds. 
D)  only at risk for intellectual problems in developing countries with poor health care. 
A)  at risk for later problems of coordination and intelligence. 
B)  at risk for later problems of coordination, but intelligence does not seem to be affected in the long run. 
C)  at risk for problems in intelligence during infancy, but these problems are not present in 7- to 11-year-olds. 
D)  only at risk for intellectual problems in developing countries with poor health care.

The form of external genitalia is determined by the presence or absence of:

When a baby is born in a "breech" position, the:

The BEST time for a woman to ensure that her diet contains sufficient folic acid is:

Fetuses that are exposed to methamphetamine in utero:

Research is unclear as to the exact effects of lower levels of alcohol consumption on the developing fetus.

One characteristic of cleavage is that:

What leads the embryo to develop male or female genitalia?

A newborn is considered to have low birth weight if he or she weighs:

The negative effects on the fetus of drugs used to alleviate pain during childbirth are:

The pattern of development that proceeds from the head down is called the cephalocaudal pattern.

In a typical pregnancy, the blood of the mother and baby never come into direct contact.

The preterm birth rate in the United States:

The structure that transports nutrient-rich blood from the placenta to the embryo is called the:

Which of the following illustrates the cephalocaudal pattern of prenatal development?

In 2015, how many children were living with HIV?

Variability in the levels of development of different parts of the organism at a given time is called:

Folic acid is important to ensure proper development of the:

What is the role played by fetal activity?

The length of time from the woman's last menstruation until birth is typically ___________ weeks.

Studies have shown that very low-birth weight babies are:

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Exam 3: Prenatal Development and Birth

The form of external genitalia is determined by the presence or absence of:

When a baby is born in a "breech" position, the:

The BEST time for a woman to ensure that her diet contains sufficient folic acid is:

Fetuses that are exposed to methamphetamine in utero:

Research is unclear as to the exact effects of lower levels of alcohol consumption on the developing fetus.

One characteristic of cleavage is that:

What leads the embryo to develop male or female genitalia?

A newborn is considered to have low birth weight if he or she weighs:

The negative effects on the fetus of drugs used to alleviate pain during childbirth are:

The pattern of development that proceeds from the head down is called the cephalocaudal pattern.

In a typical pregnancy, the blood of the mother and baby never come into direct contact.

The preterm birth rate in the United States:

The structure that transports nutrient-rich blood from the placenta to the embryo is called the:

Which of the following illustrates the cephalocaudal pattern of prenatal development?

In 2015, how many children were living with HIV?

Variability in the levels of development of different parts of the organism at a given time is called:

Folic acid is important to ensure proper development of the:

What is the role played by fetal activity?

The length of time from the woman's last menstruation until birth is typically ___________ weeks.

Studies have shown that very low-birth weight babies are:

The Study of Human Development

Biocultural Foundations

The First 3 Months

Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Emotional Development in Infancy

Language Acquisition

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood

Contexts of Development

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

School As Context for Development

Social and Emotional Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

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