Question 1

After ovulation, the corpus luteum secretes _____, which _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  progesterone and estrogen; stimulate the ovulation of a second egg 
B)  progesterone and estrogen; stimulate development of the endometrium 
C)  follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone; stimulate development of the endometrium 
D)  luteinizing hormone and estrogen; facilitate fertilization of the egg 
E)  luteinizing hormone and estrogen; stimulate ovulation of a second egg 
A)  progesterone and estrogen; stimulate the ovulation of a second egg 
B)  progesterone and estrogen; stimulate development of the endometrium 
C)  follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone; stimulate development of the endometrium 
D)  luteinizing hormone and estrogen; facilitate fertilization of the egg 
E)  luteinizing hormone and estrogen; stimulate ovulation of a second egg

Question 2

DNA methylation _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  modifies gene function in the fetus during late pregnancy 
B)  activates gene expression 
C)  is an abnormal part of development 
D)  is needed for cellular differentiation 
E)  is unaffected by nutritional intake 
A)  modifies gene function in the fetus during late pregnancy 
B)  activates gene expression 
C)  is an abnormal part of development 
D)  is needed for cellular differentiation 
E)  is unaffected by nutritional intake

Question 3

Which of the following factors is related to altered fertility in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Inadequate zinc status 
C)  Exposure to lead 
D)  High intake of soy foods 
E)  Halogen exposure 
A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Inadequate zinc status 
C)  Exposure to lead 
D)  High intake of soy foods 
E)  Halogen exposure

Question 4

The risk of early delivery is increased by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive vitamin A intake 
B)  iron deficiency 
C)  iodine deficiency 
D)  high levels of lead in the maternal blood 
E)  diabetes 
A)  excessive vitamin A intake 
B)  iron deficiency 
C)  iodine deficiency 
D)  high levels of lead in the maternal blood 
E)  diabetes

Question 5

The protein secreted by fat cells that, by binding to specific receptor sites in the hypothalamus, decreases appetite, increases energy expenditure, and stimulates gonadotropin secretion is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen 
B)  progesterone 
C)  collagen 
D)  leptin 
E)  testosterone 
A)  estrogen 
B)  progesterone 
C)  collagen 
D)  leptin 
E)  testosterone

Question 6

The most common known cause of miscarriage for women is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a structural abnormality in the uterus 
B)  the presence of a severe defect in the fetus 
C)  maternal infection 
D)  an endocrine disorder 
E)  physical trauma to the mother 
A)  a structural abnormality in the uterus 
B)  the presence of a severe defect in the fetus 
C)  maternal infection 
D)  an endocrine disorder 
E)  physical trauma to the mother

Question 7

In Indonesia, a couple applying for a marriage license have to receive advice on iron status from those dispensing the license.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The desire of couples planning for pregnancy to have a healthy newborn makes the preconceptional period too stressful to address any psychosocial needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following can be defined as an alteration in the normal sequence of a gene?

Accepted Answer

A)  allele 
B)  gene variant 
C)  functional hypothalamic amenorrhea 
D)  gene splicing 
E)  endometriosis 
A)  allele 
B)  gene variant 
C)  functional hypothalamic amenorrhea 
D)  gene splicing 
E)  endometriosis

Question 10

A woman would likely be advised to switch from a progestin-only hormonal contraceptive to a combination hormonal contraceptive because of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  weight gain 
B)  irritability 
C)  fatigue 
D)  headache 
E)  abdominal pain 
A)  weight gain 
B)  irritability 
C)  fatigue 
D)  headache 
E)  abdominal pain

After ovulation, the corpus luteum secretes _, which _.

DNA methylation _____.

Which of the following factors is related to altered fertility in women?

The risk of early delivery is increased by _____.

The protein secreted by fat cells that, by binding to specific receptor sites in the hypothalamus, decreases appetite, increases energy expenditure, and stimulates gonadotropin secretion is called _____.

The most common known cause of miscarriage for women is _____.

In Indonesia, a couple applying for a marriage license have to receive advice on iron status from those dispensing the license.

The desire of couples planning for pregnancy to have a healthy newborn makes the preconceptional period too stressful to address any psychosocial needs.

Which of the following can be defined as an alteration in the normal sequence of a gene?

A woman would likely be advised to switch from a progestin-only hormonal contraceptive to a combination hormonal contraceptive because of _____.

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Lactation

Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions

Infant Nutrition

Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adult Nutrition

Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

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Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions

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Exam 2: Preconception Nutrition

After ovulation, the corpus luteum secretes _____, which _____.

DNA methylation _____.

Which of the following factors is related to altered fertility in women?

The risk of early delivery is increased by _____.

The protein secreted by fat cells that, by binding to specific receptor sites in the hypothalamus, decreases appetite, increases energy expenditure, and stimulates gonadotropin secretion is called _____.

The most common known cause of miscarriage for women is _____.

In Indonesia, a couple applying for a marriage license have to receive advice on iron status from those dispensing the license.

The desire of couples planning for pregnancy to have a healthy newborn makes the preconceptional period too stressful to address any psychosocial needs.

Which of the following can be defined as an alteration in the normal sequence of a gene?

A woman would likely be advised to switch from a progestin-only hormonal contraceptive to a combination hormonal contraceptive because of _____.

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Lactation

Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions

Infant Nutrition

Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adult Nutrition

Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition and Older Adults

Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions

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After ovulation, the corpus luteum secretes _, which _.