Exam 3: Biological Foundations, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Which of the following statements is true about the epigenetic interplay between maternal smoking and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

During mitosis,

For a newborn to score a 2 on the pulse or heart rate section on the Apgar, her heart rate should indicate

__________ are below their expected weight considering the length of the pregnancy.

The second leading cause of neonatal mortality in the United States is

Which of the following statements is true about donor insemination and in vitro fertilization?

The fact that children are more likely to develop diabetes if their father, rather than their mother, suffers from it is best explained by

Which of the following is an example of a recessive characteristic?

It is difficult to assess the damage from illegal drug use during pregnancy because

Down syndrome is most commonly caused by

Which of the following is strongly canalized in humans?

While the ovum is traveling, the __________ secrete(s) hormones that prepare the lining of the uterus to receive a fertilized ovum.

__________ explains why pairs of identical twins reared apart during childhood and later reunited may find that they have similar hobbies and vocations.

When mothers are upright, labor is

The period of the embryo

One example of a dominant disorder is

For healthy women who are assisted by a well-trained doctor or midwife,

Which of the following is an example of a dominant characteristic?

Describe amniocentesis, and discuss its use as a prenatal diagnostic method.

__________ is the best available predictor of infant survival and healthy development.