Question 1

In the eighth month of pregnancy,

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A)  fetal growth doubles. 
B)  a layer of fat is added to assist with temperature regulation. 
C)  most fetuses assume an upright position. 
D)  neurons are produced at a rapid rate. 
A)  fetal growth doubles. 
B)  a layer of fat is added to assist with temperature regulation. 
C)  most fetuses assume an upright position. 
D)  neurons are produced at a rapid rate.

Question 2

The thin outer ring of cells on a blastocyst, termed the trophoblast, will become the

Accepted Answer

A)  new organism's skin and hair. 
B)  structures that provide protective covering and nourishment. 
C)  embryonic disk. 
D)  nervous system and skin. 
A)  new organism's skin and hair. 
B)  structures that provide protective covering and nourishment. 
C)  embryonic disk. 
D)  nervous system and skin.

Question 3

Beatrice has smoked throughout her pregnancy. Now in her seventh month, Beatrice is considering quitting. You can tell her that

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A)  the damage was already done during the germinal period. 
B)  if she quits now, she reduces the likelihood that her infant will be born underweight. 
C)  the damage was already done during the period of the embryo. 
D)  quitting now will not reduce the likelihood that her infant will have colic. 
A)  the damage was already done during the germinal period. 
B)  if she quits now, she reduces the likelihood that her infant will be born underweight. 
C)  the damage was already done during the period of the embryo. 
D)  quitting now will not reduce the likelihood that her infant will have colic.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about birthrate trends between 1970 and 2012 is true?

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A)  The birthrate increased during this period for women 20 to 24 years of age. 
B)  The birthrate decreased during this period for women 25 years of age and older. 
C)  For women in their thirties, the birthrate during this period rose nearly fivefold. 
D)  The greatest decline in the birthrate during this period was for women in their thirties. 
A)  The birthrate increased during this period for women 20 to 24 years of age. 
B)  The birthrate decreased during this period for women 25 years of age and older. 
C)  For women in their thirties, the birthrate during this period rose nearly fivefold. 
D)  The greatest decline in the birthrate during this period was for women in their thirties.

Question 5

Infants born to teenagers have a higher rate of problems because

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A)  teenagers' reproductive organs are not yet mature enough to support a pregnancy. 
B)  teenagers are not yet physically ready to give birth. 
C)  many pregnant teenagers are afraid to seek medical care. 
D)  teenagers are exposed to more teratogens than other pregnant mothers. 
A)  teenagers' reproductive organs are not yet mature enough to support a pregnancy. 
B)  teenagers are not yet physically ready to give birth. 
C)  many pregnant teenagers are afraid to seek medical care. 
D)  teenagers are exposed to more teratogens than other pregnant mothers.

Question 6

Following conception, the one-celled __________ multiplies and forms a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  blastocyst; zygote 
B)  blastocyst; embryo 
C)  zygote; blastocyst 
D)  embryo; fetus 
A)  blastocyst; zygote 
B)  blastocyst; embryo 
C)  zygote; blastocyst 
D)  embryo; fetus

In the eighth month of pregnancy,

The thin outer ring of cells on a blastocyst, termed the trophoblast, will become the

Beatrice has smoked throughout her pregnancy. Now in her seventh month, Beatrice is considering quitting. You can tell her that

Which of the following statements about birthrate trends between 1970 and 2012 is true?

Infants born to teenagers have a higher rate of problems because

Following conception, the one-celled multiplies and forms a(n) .

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Genetic and Environmental Foundations

Birth and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

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Exam 3: Prenatal Development

In the eighth month of pregnancy,

The thin outer ring of cells on a blastocyst, termed the trophoblast, will become the

Beatrice has smoked throughout her pregnancy. Now in her seventh month, Beatrice is considering quitting. You can tell her that

Which of the following statements about birthrate trends between 1970 and 2012 is true?

Infants born to teenagers have a higher rate of problems because

Following conception, the one-celled __________ multiplies and forms a(n) __________.

History, Theory, and Research Strategies

Genetic and Environmental Foundations

Birth and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

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Following conception, the one-celled multiplies and forms a(n) .