Question 1

Infant mortality rate is defined as the percentage of infants who die

Accepted Answer

A)  ​before birth. 
B)  ​during birth. 
C)  ​before their first birthday. 
D)  ​before their second birthday. 
A)  ​before birth. 
B)  ​during birth. 
C)  ​before their first birthday. 
D)  ​before their second birthday.

Question 2

Pregnant women who regularly consume quantities of alcoholic beverages may give birth to babies with _______________ spectrum disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pregnant women who regularly consume quantities of...

Question 3

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-Although there are many maternal illnesses that the placenta can protect the unborn child from, several can have teratogenic effects on the child's development. List five maternal illnesses that can disrupt normal prenatal development, and comment on the potential consequences of each condition.

Accepted Answer

The answer to this question can be found

Question 4

Why is there no conclusive evidence that there is a specific amount of alcohol a pregnant woman can drink without causing harmful effects to her child?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Because there is no way to know exactly how much alcohol is in any given drink, and thus it is impossible to accurately gauge the amount of alcohol being consumed. 
B)  ​Because the research has concluded that even very small amounts of alcohol on a single occasion are certainly damaging to an unborn child. 
C)  ​Because the safe level of consumption is probably not the same for all women, as a result of heredity and health factors. 
D)  ​Because alcohol is so often taken with other drugs that it is impossible to determine how much of it would be safe to consume. 
A)  ​Because there is no way to know exactly how much alcohol is in any given drink, and thus it is impossible to accurately gauge the amount of alcohol being consumed. 
B)  ​Because the research has concluded that even very small amounts of alcohol on a single occasion are certainly damaging to an unborn child. 
C)  ​Because the safe level of consumption is probably not the same for all women, as a result of heredity and health factors. 
D)  ​Because alcohol is so often taken with other drugs that it is impossible to determine how much of it would be safe to consume.

Question 5

The age of viability for a fetus normally occurs between 22 and 28 weeks after conception.The age of viability for a fetus normally occurs between 22 and 28 weeks after conception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Genetically, identical twins and fraternal twins share the same amount of genes. The enhanced similarities seen in identical twins are a result of environmental factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A pregnant woman not getting enough healthy food, vitamins, and nutrients may put her baby at risk for all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​premature birth 
B)  ​effects to the child's nervous system 
C)  ​increased risk of later life anorexia 
D)  ​vulnerability to illness 
A)  ​premature birth 
B)  ​effects to the child's nervous system 
C)  ​increased risk of later life anorexia 
D)  ​vulnerability to illness

Question 8

If a woman smokes cigarettes or other forms of tobacco during pregnancy, which of the following effects is MOST likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​They are more likely to give birth to a child with cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia. 
B)  ​They are more likely to have a child who is born in the "breech" position, thus complicating their delivery and increasing the odds of requiring a Caesarian section procedure. 
C)  ​They are more likely to have a child born suffering from spina bifida 
D)  ​They are more likely to suffer a miscarriage or to have a child born with a lower birth weight 
A)  ​They are more likely to give birth to a child with cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia. 
B)  ​They are more likely to have a child who is born in the "breech" position, thus complicating their delivery and increasing the odds of requiring a Caesarian section procedure. 
C)  ​They are more likely to have a child born suffering from spina bifida 
D)  ​They are more likely to suffer a miscarriage or to have a child born with a lower birth weight

Question 9

Kendrie has the disease called sickle cell anemia. She is not just a carrier of the illness, but she actually has the disease itself. Which of the following best describes Kendrie's red blood cell alleles?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​heterozygous 
B)  ​genotypical 
C)  ​homozygous 
D)  ​phenotypical 
A)  ​heterozygous 
B)  ​genotypical 
C)  ​homozygous 
D)  ​phenotypical

Question 10

Which of the following properties is widely accepted with regard to the relationship between genes and behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Genes actually change and break down as we age, which is why our actions change so dramatically as we get older. 
B)  ​Environmental influences typically make children within the family very similar to each other. 
C)  ​Genes cannot influence the kind of environment to which a person is exposed. 
D)  ​Heredity and environment interact dynamically throughout development. 
A)  ​Genes actually change and break down as we age, which is why our actions change so dramatically as we get older. 
B)  ​Environmental influences typically make children within the family very similar to each other. 
C)  ​Genes cannot influence the kind of environment to which a person is exposed. 
D)  ​Heredity and environment interact dynamically throughout development.

Question 11

For 10 to 15% of new mothers, the baby blues extend into months of irritability, feelings of low self-worth and apathy, and sleep and appetite disturbances. This condition, called postpartum ________, can influence a child's development if it persists.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychosis​ 
B)  ​depression 
C)  ​anxiety 
D)  ​couvade 
A)  psychosis​ 
B)  ​depression 
C)  ​anxiety 
D)  ​couvade

Question 12

Which of the following appears to be the most important in enhancing long-term outcomes for a small-for-date baby?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​having a supportive and stimulating home environment 
B)  ​minimizing his/her exposure to environmental allergens 
C)  ​delaying vaccinations until after the child is two years of age 
D)  ​making sure that the child spends at least three weeks in an incubator 
A)  ​having a supportive and stimulating home environment 
B)  ​minimizing his/her exposure to environmental allergens 
C)  ​delaying vaccinations until after the child is two years of age 
D)  ​making sure that the child spends at least three weeks in an incubator

Question 13

The fact that exposure to a teratogen during the period of the zygote often leads to a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) while the same exposure during the period of the fetus can lead to minor defects of bodily structures or systems demonstrates that

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the impact of teratogens depends on the genotype of the organism 
B)  ​the impact of teratogens changes the course of prenatal development 
C)  ​different teratogens affect different aspects of prenatal development 
D)  ​the impact of a teratogen depends on the amount, or dose, of the teratogen 
A)  ​the impact of teratogens depends on the genotype of the organism 
B)  ​the impact of teratogens changes the course of prenatal development 
C)  ​different teratogens affect different aspects of prenatal development 
D)  ​the impact of a teratogen depends on the amount, or dose, of the teratogen

Question 14

When many genes work together to determine a characteristic, there may be a large range of phenotypes that are expressed. Why is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Because each allele of the genes may be differently structured, leaving a large variety of outcomes. 
B)  ​Because there are many combinations of dominant and recessive genes that can lead to various levels of the characteristic being expressed. 
C)  ​Because each gene is contributed to by a different chromosome, bringing more phenotypical variety into the characteristic. 
D)  ​Because the genes all work to "cancel" each other out, leaving only one "odd" gene to express the phenotype. 
A)  ​Because each allele of the genes may be differently structured, leaving a large variety of outcomes. 
B)  ​Because there are many combinations of dominant and recessive genes that can lead to various levels of the characteristic being expressed. 
C)  ​Because each gene is contributed to by a different chromosome, bringing more phenotypical variety into the characteristic. 
D)  ​Because the genes all work to "cancel" each other out, leaving only one "odd" gene to express the phenotype.

Question 15

When a child is conceived, the parents pass along 46 genes, two of which decide whether the baby will be a boy or a girl.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Any agent that interferes with normal prenatal development is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​fetalytic 
B)  ​teratogen 
C)  ​ototoxin 
D)  ​carcinogen 
A)  ​fetalytic 
B)  ​teratogen 
C)  ​ototoxin 
D)  ​carcinogen

Question 17

If a physician informed you that your speech disorder was the result of problems on chromosomes 4, 7, and 15, you would rightly conclude that the disorder is always classifiable as

Accepted Answer

A)  ​recessive. 
B)  ​polygenic. 
C)  ​dominant. 
D)  ​sex-linked. 
A)  ​recessive. 
B)  ​polygenic. 
C)  ​dominant. 
D)  ​sex-linked.

Question 18

What was the most critical lesson about teratogens learned from studies on the use of the drug DES by pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Sometimes what appear to be teratogens actually are harmless drugs. 
B)  ​Infants in the late fetal period appear to be the most at risk for impact from drug-related teratogens. 
C)  ​Sometimes the effects of teratogens are not apparent until long after exposure. 
D)  ​Females appear to be at much greater risk from teratogens. 
A)  ​Sometimes what appear to be teratogens actually are harmless drugs. 
B)  ​Infants in the late fetal period appear to be the most at risk for impact from drug-related teratogens. 
C)  ​Sometimes the effects of teratogens are not apparent until long after exposure. 
D)  ​Females appear to be at much greater risk from teratogens.

Question 19

How many of the pairs of chromosomes in normal human cells are considered autosomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​1 
B)  ​12 
C)  ​22 
D)  ​46 
A)  ​1 
B)  ​12 
C)  ​22 
D)  ​46

Question 20

The age of ____ is defined as the age at which a fetus can survive if it must be born because most of its bodily systems function adequately. It typically occurs 22 to 28 weeks into the pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​zygotic intent 
B)  ​viability 
C)  ​plasticity 
D)  ​continuity 
A)  ​zygotic intent 
B)  ​viability 
C)  ​plasticity 
D)  ​continuity

Infant mortality rate is defined as the percentage of infants who die

Pregnant women who regularly consume quantities of alcoholic beverages may give birth to babies with _______________ spectrum disorder.

Why is there no conclusive evidence that there is a specific amount of alcohol a pregnant woman can drink without causing harmful effects to her child?

The age of viability for a fetus normally occurs between 22 and 28 weeks after conception.The age of viability for a fetus normally occurs between 22 and 28 weeks after conception.

Genetically, identical twins and fraternal twins share the same amount of genes. The enhanced similarities seen in identical twins are a result of environmental factors.

A pregnant woman not getting enough healthy food, vitamins, and nutrients may put her baby at risk for all but which of the following?

If a woman smokes cigarettes or other forms of tobacco during pregnancy, which of the following effects is MOST likely to occur?

Kendrie has the disease called sickle cell anemia. She is not just a carrier of the illness, but she actually has the disease itself. Which of the following best describes Kendrie's red blood cell alleles?

Which of the following properties is widely accepted with regard to the relationship between genes and behaviors?

For 10 to 15% of new mothers, the baby blues extend into months of irritability, feelings of low self-worth and apathy, and sleep and appetite disturbances. This condition, called postpartum ________, can influence a child's development if it persists.

Which of the following appears to be the most important in enhancing long-term outcomes for a small-for-date baby?

The fact that exposure to a teratogen during the period of the zygote often leads to a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) while the same exposure during the period of the fetus can lead to minor defects of bodily structures or systems demonstrates that

When many genes work together to determine a characteristic, there may be a large range of phenotypes that are expressed. Why is this?

When a child is conceived, the parents pass along 46 genes, two of which decide whether the baby will be a boy or a girl.

Any agent that interferes with normal prenatal development is a(n) ____.

If a physician informed you that your speech disorder was the result of problems on chromosomes 4, 7, and 15, you would rightly conclude that the disorder is always classifiable as

What was the most critical lesson about teratogens learned from studies on the use of the drug DES by pregnant women?

How many of the pairs of chromosomes in normal human cells are considered autosomes?

The age of ____ is defined as the age at which a fetus can survive if it must be born because most of its bodily systems function adequately. It typically occurs 22 to 28 weeks into the pregnancy.

The Study of Human Development.

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development in Infancy and Early Childhood.

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood.

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood.

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood.

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence.

Moving into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence.

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood.

Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood.

Work: Occupational and Lifestyle Issues in Young and Middle Adulthood.

Making It in Midlife: The Unique Challenges of Middle Adulthood.

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues.

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues.

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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Exam 2: Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth.

Infant mortality rate is defined as the percentage of infants who die

Pregnant women who regularly consume quantities of alcoholic beverages may give birth to babies with _______________ spectrum disorder.

Why is there no conclusive evidence that there is a specific amount of alcohol a pregnant woman can drink without causing harmful effects to her child?

The age of viability for a fetus normally occurs between 22 and 28 weeks after conception.The age of viability for a fetus normally occurs between 22 and 28 weeks after conception.

Genetically, identical twins and fraternal twins share the same amount of genes. The enhanced similarities seen in identical twins are a result of environmental factors.

A pregnant woman not getting enough healthy food, vitamins, and nutrients may put her baby at risk for all but which of the following?

If a woman smokes cigarettes or other forms of tobacco during pregnancy, which of the following effects is MOST likely to occur?

Kendrie has the disease called sickle cell anemia. She is not just a carrier of the illness, but she actually has the disease itself. Which of the following best describes Kendrie's red blood cell alleles?

Which of the following properties is widely accepted with regard to the relationship between genes and behaviors?

For 10 to 15% of new mothers, the baby blues extend into months of irritability, feelings of low self-worth and apathy, and sleep and appetite disturbances. This condition, called postpartum ________, can influence a child's development if it persists.

Which of the following appears to be the most important in enhancing long-term outcomes for a small-for-date baby?

The fact that exposure to a teratogen during the period of the zygote often leads to a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) while the same exposure during the period of the fetus can lead to minor defects of bodily structures or systems demonstrates that

When many genes work together to determine a characteristic, there may be a large range of phenotypes that are expressed. Why is this?

When a child is conceived, the parents pass along 46 genes, two of which decide whether the baby will be a boy or a girl.

Any agent that interferes with normal prenatal development is a(n) ____.

If a physician informed you that your speech disorder was the result of problems on chromosomes 4, 7, and 15, you would rightly conclude that the disorder is always classifiable as

What was the most critical lesson about teratogens learned from studies on the use of the drug DES by pregnant women?

How many of the pairs of chromosomes in normal human cells are considered autosomes?

The age of ____ is defined as the age at which a fetus can survive if it must be born because most of its bodily systems function adequately. It typically occurs 22 to 28 weeks into the pregnancy.

The Study of Human Development.

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development in Infancy and Early Childhood.

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood.

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood.

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood.

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence.

Moving into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence.

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood.

Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood.

Work: Occupational and Lifestyle Issues in Young and Middle Adulthood.

Making It in Midlife: The Unique Challenges of Middle Adulthood.

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues.

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues.

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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