Question 1

The term, "the womb as an environment for development" means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  life is enjoyable for the fetus in the womb 
B)  pregnant women must be aware of what can affect the fetus in the womb 
C)  nothing can harm the developing baby 
D)  the womb is a safe place for the developing fetus 
A)  life is enjoyable for the fetus in the womb 
B)  pregnant women must be aware of what can affect the fetus in the womb 
C)  nothing can harm the developing baby 
D)  the womb is a safe place for the developing fetus B

Question 2

During the second trimester, the fetus:

Accepted Answer

A)  develops arms and legs 
B)  develops internal organs 
C)  develops as directed by the brain 
D)  grows rapidly in length and weight 
A)  develops arms and legs 
B)  develops internal organs 
C)  develops as directed by the brain 
D)  grows rapidly in length and weight D

Question 3

Premature babies are at risk for:

Accepted Answer

A)  the effects of domestic violence 
B)  Respiratory Distress Syndrome 
C)  the TORCH syndrome 
D)  cleft palate 
A)  the effects of domestic violence 
B)  Respiratory Distress Syndrome 
C)  the TORCH syndrome 
D)  cleft palate B

Question 4

Which of the following would be important information to provide to families on nutrition during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mothers need to eat much more than usual during pregnancy 
B)  There are certain nutrients that mothers need to be sure to get 
C)  It is wise to ignore cultural beliefs during pregnancy 
D)  Do not change your diet during pregnancy 
A)  Mothers need to eat much more than usual during pregnancy 
B)  There are certain nutrients that mothers need to be sure to get 
C)  It is wise to ignore cultural beliefs during pregnancy 
D)  Do not change your diet during pregnancy

Question 5

By age three a baby's brain grows to about what percentage of its adult size?

Accepted Answer

A)  30% 
B)  50% 
C)  70% 
D)  90% 
A)  30% 
B)  50% 
C)  70% 
D)  90%

Question 6

Describe toxins and teratogens that can affect the fetus and how they affect the fetus.

Accepted Answer

Teratogens
• Alcohol use-for the child t

Question 7

Synapses form when:

Accepted Answer

A)  infants have a regularly repeated experience 
B)  one neuron blends into another 
C)  the nucleus sends chemical messages to the other nuclei 
D)  one neuron's axon attaches to another neuron's dendrite 
A)  infants have a regularly repeated experience 
B)  one neuron blends into another 
C)  the nucleus sends chemical messages to the other nuclei 
D)  one neuron's axon attaches to another neuron's dendrite

Question 8

The nucleus of each cell contains 6 feet of DNA packed into 46 chromosomes, 23 from each parent. The one set of sex chromosomes determine gender. Women have chromosomes:

Accepted Answer

A)  AB 
B)  XX 
C)  XY 
D)  YY 
A)  AB 
B)  XX 
C)  XY 
D)  YY

Question 9

A fetus can make a fist, grasp, suck, and swallow by the end of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  first trimester 
B)  second trimester 
C)  third trimester 
D)  fourth trimester 
A)  first trimester 
B)  second trimester 
C)  third trimester 
D)  fourth trimester

Question 10

The large size and complexity of the human brain at birth assures that babies will be able to learn:

Accepted Answer

A)  specific pieces of information 
B)  English 
C)  other languages 
D)  whatever they need to survive in a unique environment 
A)  specific pieces of information 
B)  English 
C)  other languages 
D)  whatever they need to survive in a unique environment

Question 11

Genes provide the blueprint for how the body will develop. However, early experiences, including prenatal experiences, tell the gene whether or not to express itself (turn on) through:

Accepted Answer

A)  chromosomes 
B)  DNA 
C)  genomes 
D)  hormones 
A)  chromosomes 
B)  DNA 
C)  genomes 
D)  hormones

Question 12

"Wiring the brain" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the connections made among neurons 
B)  the axons and dendrites 
C)  the process of "pruning" 
D)  the importance of early experiences 
A)  the connections made among neurons 
B)  the axons and dendrites 
C)  the process of "pruning" 
D)  the importance of early experiences

Question 13

The newborn is born with all of its brain cells, but very few synaptic connections. Through sensory and responsive, interactive experiences, the brain begins to develop connections at the rate of:

Accepted Answer

A)  2 million per hour 
B)  2 million per minute 
C)  2 billion per minute 
D)  2 million per second 
A)  2 million per hour 
B)  2 million per minute 
C)  2 billion per minute 
D)  2 million per second

Question 14

The period of pregnancy when the fetus is carried in the uterus is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  pruning 
B)  gestation 
C)  conception 
D)  formation 
A)  pruning 
B)  gestation 
C)  conception 
D)  formation

Question 15

During the first five months of gestation the fetal brain:

Accepted Answer

A)  develops 200,000 cells per minute 
B)  grows slowly, limited by the containing force of the skull 
C)  does not yet have differentiated areas 
D)  looks furled and gnarled as that of an older child 
A)  develops 200,000 cells per minute 
B)  grows slowly, limited by the containing force of the skull 
C)  does not yet have differentiated areas 
D)  looks furled and gnarled as that of an older child

Question 16

How does a mother's anxiety, stress, depression, and experience of domestic violence affect the baby?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fetus is not affected by the emotions of the mother. 
B)  The fetus can be harmed because more blood flows to the uterus. 
C)  The fetus is affected because the mother eats too much food when depressed. 
D)  The fetus can be harmed because of increased cortisol levels. 
A)  The fetus is not affected by the emotions of the mother. 
B)  The fetus can be harmed because more blood flows to the uterus. 
C)  The fetus is affected because the mother eats too much food when depressed. 
D)  The fetus can be harmed because of increased cortisol levels.

Question 17

Some people think that it doesn't matter what experiences babies have during the first 3 years of life. What information would you give them to convince them that the first 3 years are important for brain development?

Accepted Answer

• Early experiences produce hormones in

Question 18

In the third trimester, the fetus is learning about:

Accepted Answer

A)  positioning itself for birth 
B)  how to breathe 
C)  movement and language 
D)  the family's culture 
A)  positioning itself for birth 
B)  how to breathe 
C)  movement and language 
D)  the family's culture

Question 19

Josh, an Early Head Start teacher, gave brochures to pregnant mothers on the effects of lead, cleaning products, and alcohol on the developing fetus. He obviously knew about:

Accepted Answer

A)  structural/metabolic birth defects 
B)  maternal infections that can cause harm to the fetus 
C)  toxins and teratogens 
D)  inaccurate migration of cells 
A)  structural/metabolic birth defects 
B)  maternal infections that can cause harm to the fetus 
C)  toxins and teratogens 
D)  inaccurate migration of cells

Question 20

The ectoderm is one of three layers of cells in the embryo that develops into the:

Accepted Answer

A)  circulatory, skeletal, and muscular systems 
B)  digestive and glandular systems 
C)  brain, sensory organs, and nervous system 
D)  neural group dividing the brain into the right and left hemispheres 
A)  circulatory, skeletal, and muscular systems 
B)  digestive and glandular systems 
C)  brain, sensory organs, and nervous system 
D)  neural group dividing the brain into the right and left hemispheres

The term, "the womb as an environment for development" means that:

During the second trimester, the fetus:

Premature babies are at risk for:

Which of the following would be important information to provide to families on nutrition during pregnancy?

By age three a baby's brain grows to about what percentage of its adult size?

Describe toxins and teratogens that can affect the fetus and how they affect the fetus.

Synapses form when:

The nucleus of each cell contains 6 feet of DNA packed into 46 chromosomes, 23 from each parent. The one set of sex chromosomes determine gender. Women have chromosomes:

A fetus can make a fist, grasp, suck, and swallow by the end of the:

The large size and complexity of the human brain at birth assures that babies will be able to learn:

Genes provide the blueprint for how the body will develop. However, early experiences, including prenatal experiences, tell the gene whether or not to express itself (turn on) through:

"Wiring the brain" refers to:

The newborn is born with all of its brain cells, but very few synaptic connections. Through sensory and responsive, interactive experiences, the brain begins to develop connections at the rate of:

The period of pregnancy when the fetus is carried in the uterus is called:

During the first five months of gestation the fetal brain:

How does a mother's anxiety, stress, depression, and experience of domestic violence affect the baby?

Some people think that it doesn't matter what experiences babies have during the first 3 years of life. What information would you give them to convince them that the first 3 years are important for brain development?

In the third trimester, the fetus is learning about:

Josh, an Early Head Start teacher, gave brochures to pregnant mothers on the effects of lead, cleaning products, and alcohol on the developing fetus. He obviously knew about:

The ectoderm is one of three layers of cells in the embryo that develops into the:

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Exam 5: Genetics and Prenatal Development

The term, "the womb as an environment for development" means that:

During the second trimester, the fetus:

Premature babies are at risk for:

Which of the following would be important information to provide to families on nutrition during pregnancy?

By age three a baby's brain grows to about what percentage of its adult size?

Describe toxins and teratogens that can affect the fetus and how they affect the fetus.

Synapses form when:

The nucleus of each cell contains 6 feet of DNA packed into 46 chromosomes, 23 from each parent. The one set of sex chromosomes determine gender. Women have chromosomes:

A fetus can make a fist, grasp, suck, and swallow by the end of the:

The large size and complexity of the human brain at birth assures that babies will be able to learn:

Genes provide the blueprint for how the body will develop. However, early experiences, including prenatal experiences, tell the gene whether or not to express itself (turn on) through:

"Wiring the brain" refers to:

The newborn is born with all of its brain cells, but very few synaptic connections. Through sensory and responsive, interactive experiences, the brain begins to develop connections at the rate of:

The period of pregnancy when the fetus is carried in the uterus is called:

During the first five months of gestation the fetal brain:

How does a mother's anxiety, stress, depression, and experience of domestic violence affect the baby?

Some people think that it doesn't matter what experiences babies have during the first 3 years of life. What information would you give them to convince them that the first 3 years are important for brain development?

In the third trimester, the fetus is learning about:

Josh, an Early Head Start teacher, gave brochures to pregnant mothers on the effects of lead, cleaning products, and alcohol on the developing fetus. He obviously knew about:

The ectoderm is one of three layers of cells in the embryo that develops into the:

The Importance of the Infant and Toddler Years: A Relationship-Based Approach

Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families

Understanding and Using Theories

The Power of Observation: Learning About Infants and Toddlers

Emotional Learning and Development

Social Learning and Development With Peers

Cognitive Learning and Development

Language Learning and Development

Motor Learning and Development

Responsive Programs: Quality, Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Creating a Relationship-Based Curriculum

Routines, Environments, and Opportunities: Day to Day the Relationship Way

Respect, Reflect, and Relate: The 3-R Approach to Guidance

Including Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities in Child Care and Learning Program

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