Question 1

Discuss morning sickness and hyperemesis gravidarum.

Accepted Answer

Morning sickness is accompanied by nause

Question 2

What does gastrulation accomplish?

Accepted Answer

A)  formation of the primitive streak 
B)  implantation of the blastocyst into the endometrium 
C)  formation of the three germ layers 
D)  differentiation of germ layers into organs and organ system 
A)  formation of the primitive streak 
B)  implantation of the blastocyst into the endometrium 
C)  formation of the three germ layers 
D)  differentiation of germ layers into organs and organ system

Question 3

Explain why Braxton -Hicks contractions are known as false labor.

Accepted Answer

Braxton ^-Hicks contractions are known as

Question 4

The first stage of labor is:

Accepted Answer

A)  dilation. 
B)  expulsion. 
C)  effacement. 
D)  propulsion. 
A)  dilation. 
B)  expulsion. 
C)  effacement. 
D)  propulsion.

Question 5

What is the neonatal period?

Accepted Answer

A)  the first six months of life 
B)  the first four weeks of life 
C)  the first year of life 
D)  the first four months of life 
A)  the first six months of life 
B)  the first four weeks of life 
C)  the first year of life 
D)  the first four months of life

Question 6

What is the afterbirth?

Accepted Answer

A)  meconium, bile, and other wastes 
B)  urine 
C)  amniotic fluids 
D)  placenta and attached fetal extraembryonic membranes 
A)  meconium, bile, and other wastes 
B)  urine 
C)  amniotic fluids 
D)  placenta and attached fetal extraembryonic membranes

Question 7

What does the ectoderm form?

Accepted Answer

A)  internal epithelial layer of the digestive system 
B)  neural plate and neural tube 
C)  gonads and kidneys 
D)  internal epithelial layer of the urinary system 
A)  internal epithelial layer of the digestive system 
B)  neural plate and neural tube 
C)  gonads and kidneys 
D)  internal epithelial layer of the urinary system

Question 8

Mrs. Floyd developed an accentuated lumbar curvature during the last few months of her pregnancy. Determine this spinal curvature.

Accepted Answer

A)  scoliosis 
B)  lordosis 
C)  spina bifida 
D)  kyphosis 
A)  scoliosis 
B)  lordosis 
C)  spina bifida 
D)  kyphosis

Question 9

Fetal heart rate and respiratory rate are both lower than those of adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A pregnant woman developed a condition of low amniotic fluid called oligohydramnios. Predict the impact on her developing embryo.

Accepted Answer

Without sufficient amniotic fluid, the e

Question 11

The 16 -cell stage is known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  blastomere. 
B)  blastocyst. 
C)  trophoblast. 
D)  morula. 
A)  blastomere. 
B)  blastocyst. 
C)  trophoblast. 
D)  morula.

Question 12

Which of the following is an inherited trait influenced by multiple alleles?

Accepted Answer

A)  sickle cell anemia 
B)  ABO blood types 
C)  skin color 
D)  color blindness 
A)  sickle cell anemia 
B)  ABO blood types 
C)  skin color 
D)  color blindness

Question 13

Krista is having difficulty with the progression of labor. Her obstetrician administers a hormone to assist with her uterine contractions. This hormone is a synthetic version of:

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin. 
B)  human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). 
C)  estrogen. 
D)  cortisol. 
A)  oxytocin. 
B)  human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). 
C)  estrogen. 
D)  cortisol.

Question 14

The three germ layers are the endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A birth defect known as spina bifida results from the incomplete closure of the embryonic neural tube. Which germ layer is affected?

Accepted Answer

A)  endoderm 
B)  mesoderm 
C)  myotome 
D)  ectoderm 
A)  endoderm 
B)  mesoderm 
C)  myotome 
D)  ectoderm

Question 16

Discuss the effects of prolactin and oxytocin on a female during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Prolactin secreted from the anterior pit

Question 17

Explain gastrulation and summarize the germ layers produced during this process.

Accepted Answer

Gastrulation is the rearrangement and mi

Question 18

The differentiation of the germ layers into organs and organ systems is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  embryonic folding. 
B)  gastrulation. 
C)  ingression. 
D)  organogenesis. 
A)  embryonic folding. 
B)  gastrulation. 
C)  ingression. 
D)  organogenesis.

Question 19

Discuss the two types of embryonic folding. What is accomplished by each type of folding?

Accepted Answer

The first type of folding, cephalocaudal

Question 20

Approximately how many days after fertilization is a fetus considered full -term and ready to be born?

Accepted Answer

A)  238 days 
B)  185 days 
C)  324 days 
D)  266 days 
A)  238 days 
B)  185 days 
C)  324 days 
D)  266 days

Exam 27: Development Heredity

Discuss morning sickness and hyperemesis gravidarum.

What does gastrulation accomplish?

Explain why Braxton -Hicks contractions are known as false labor.

The first stage of labor is:

What is the neonatal period?

What is the afterbirth?

What does the ectoderm form?

Mrs. Floyd developed an accentuated lumbar curvature during the last few months of her pregnancy. Determine this spinal curvature.

Fetal heart rate and respiratory rate are both lower than those of adults.

A pregnant woman developed a condition of low amniotic fluid called oligohydramnios. Predict the impact on her developing embryo.

The 16 -cell stage is known as the:

Which of the following is an inherited trait influenced by multiple alleles?

Krista is having difficulty with the progression of labor. Her obstetrician administers a hormone to assist with her uterine contractions. This hormone is a synthetic version of:

The three germ layers are the endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm.

A birth defect known as spina bifida results from the incomplete closure of the embryonic neural tube. Which germ layer is affected?

Discuss the effects of prolactin and oxytocin on a female during pregnancy.

Explain gastrulation and summarize the germ layers produced during this process.

The differentiation of the germ layers into organs and organ systems is known as:

Discuss the two types of embryonic folding. What is accomplished by each type of folding?

Approximately how many days after fertilization is a fetus considered full -term and ready to be born?

Introduction to Anatomy Physiology

The Chemistry of Life

The Cell

Histology

The Integumentary System

Bones and Bone Tissue

The Skeletal System

Articulations

The Muscular System

Muscle Tissue Physiology

Introduction to the Nervous System Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System Homeostasis

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System I: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System Ii: Blood Vessels

Blood

The Lymphatic System Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism Nutrition

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte Acid-Base Homeostasis

The Reproductive System

Filters

Explain why Braxton ^-Hicks contractions are known as false labor.

The 16 ^-cell stage is known as the:

Approximately how many days after fertilization is a fetus considered full ^-term and ready to be born?