Exam 2: From Conception to Birth

Reproductive cells are called:

What five vital signs does the Apgar scale measure?

Use the concept of gametes to explain why your parents could have given you millions of different siblings.

When the effects of genes combine to form the phenotype, they are called _____ genes.

A newborn that weighs less than 1,000 grams would be considered _____.

How is the sex of a zygote determined?

In the _____ after conception, sex organs develop and are soon visible via ultrasound.

Before differentiation begins, the first cells of the zygote are called _____ cells.

Full-term pregnancies typically last _____ from the date of conception.

Each molecule of DNA is called a(n):

What are three major developments in the germinal period?

Jill is 3 years old. She is hyperactive and learning- disabled. Her doctor suggests that Jill's problems could be the result of prenatal exposure to _____, though he stresses that the link is not straightforward at this time.

How can serious birth disorders be avoided?

Michael is color-blind. His gene for color blindness is most likely a:

What are the signs of postpartum depression?

The strong, loving bond that forms as parents hold and feed their newborn is known as couvade.

In what ways do doulas support women before, during, and after labor?

The critical factor in attaining the age of viability is:

Define genotype and phenotype and explain the impact of both on an individual's traits.

List at least four reasons why a baby might be born LBW.