Exam 2: Prenatal Development and the Newborn Period

Which activity is consistent with the beliefs of the Beng people of West Africa about when life begins?

Michelle is pregnant with her first child. Which of the following is the MOST likely threat to prenatal development?

In the United States, what percentage of clinically recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage?

During prenatal development, the inner cell mass becomes the _____, and the rest of the cells become the support system, including the _____.

If sexual intercourse takes place near the time the egg is released, _____ is possible.

Which concept is consistent with Aristotle's beliefs about prenatal development?

Premature babies are those who are born at _____ weeks after conception or earlier.

Regarding taste and smell, amniotic fluid

Colic may be associated with issues with the newborn's _____ system.

In general, prenatal development occurs in such a manner that areas close to the _____ develop earlier than do areas farther away from it.

Quiet sleep, active awake, alert awake, and drowsing are examples of

Sherilyn and Michael are new parents and cannot agree on how much their newborn baby boy knows about his new world. Sherilyn insists that the baby does not recognize anything and that he would not know the difference if he were suddenly transported to a different planet. Michael, however, argues that the baby learned a lot while in utero and now recognizes many features of his world. Identify which parent is more accurate and discuss at least four pieces of evidence to support that parent's view.

Research demonstrating that it is the scent of amniotic fluid that guides a newborn rat to its mother's nipple is evidence of

The EARLIEST time at which fetal habituation has been observed is _____ weeks.

How many chromosome pairs do gametes contain?

Which statement about newborn sleep is TRUE?

Which sound is a newborn MOST likely to prefer?

Which statement about the long-term outcomes for low-birth-weight babies in comparison to babies of normal weight is NOT true?

Which factor is NOT considered a teratogen?

Marcy is learning about maternal influences on fetal health. Which maternal characteristic does NOT tend to have a negative impact on the health of the fetus?