Question 1

In-vitro fertilization takes place in a laboratory dish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

When compared to a child with fetal alcohol syndrome, a child diagnosed with alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder would

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A) show more symptoms. 
B) be more severely impacted. 
C) show fewer symptoms. 
D) be much smaller. 
A) show more symptoms. 
B) be more severely impacted. 
C) show fewer symptoms. 
D) be much smaller. C

Question 3

The function of the amnion is to

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A) connect the placenta to the developing fetus. 
B) provide a cushion of protection for the developing embryo. 
C) provide nutrients and oxygen to the developing embryo. 
D) remove waste products from the developing fetus. 
A) connect the placenta to the developing fetus. 
B) provide a cushion of protection for the developing embryo. 
C) provide nutrients and oxygen to the developing embryo. 
D) remove waste products from the developing fetus. B

Question 4

Research on infant states shows that

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A) these develop soon after birth. 
B) there is a marked shift at birth from sleep states to waking states. 
C) fetuses who spend a lot of time in active states tend to be active as infants. 
D) infants who were born prematurely do not develop predictable states. 
A) these develop soon after birth. 
B) there is a marked shift at birth from sleep states to waking states. 
C) fetuses who spend a lot of time in active states tend to be active as infants. 
D) infants who were born prematurely do not develop predictable states.

Question 5

Regarding C-section deliveries,

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A) most mothers prefer this method because it leads to a quicker recovery than a vaginal delivery. 
B) doctors conduct C-sections only in clear cases of emergencies. 
C) the number of C-sections has steadily and significantly decreased over the past 30 years. 
D) they continue to be popular as doctors and mothers prefer having a scheduled rather than an unexpected birth. 
A) most mothers prefer this method because it leads to a quicker recovery than a vaginal delivery. 
B) doctors conduct C-sections only in clear cases of emergencies. 
C) the number of C-sections has steadily and significantly decreased over the past 30 years. 
D) they continue to be popular as doctors and mothers prefer having a scheduled rather than an unexpected birth.

Question 6

In order to decrease the incidence of neural tube disorders, United States and Canadian official mandated with fortification of _____ with folic acid.

Accepted Answer

A) cereal 
B) milk 
C) "sports drinks" (e.g., Gatorade) 
D) baby formula 
A) cereal 
B) milk 
C) "sports drinks" (e.g., Gatorade) 
D) baby formula

Question 7

Sunny is a 20-week-old fetus. Sol is a 32-week-old fetus. If they were both normally developing fetuses, one would expect that Sol would _____ than Sunny.

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A) have a significantly less surfactant 
B) spend less time in distinct states of activity 
C) have significantly less myelin 
D) spend significantly more time in the distinct state of being awake 
A) have a significantly less surfactant 
B) spend less time in distinct states of activity 
C) have significantly less myelin 
D) spend significantly more time in the distinct state of being awake

Question 8

Myrna started taking the drug thalidomide in her sixth month of pregnancy. Chances are her baby will

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A) be mentally retarded. 
B) have heart problems. 
C) have deformed or missing limbs. 
D) suffer no harmful effects. 
A) be mentally retarded. 
B) have heart problems. 
C) have deformed or missing limbs. 
D) suffer no harmful effects.

Question 9

Severe maternal malnourishment during later pregnancy puts a newborn most at risk for

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A) cerebral palsy. 
B) sensory deficits (e.g., blindness). 
C) stunted growth. 
D) respiratory failure. 
A) cerebral palsy. 
B) sensory deficits (e.g., blindness). 
C) stunted growth. 
D) respiratory failure.

Question 10

The seventh month of a human pregnancy would fall in the _____ trimester of that pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Moesha has been extremely stressed throughout her pregnancy. Her husband left her, she was laid off from work, and her mother died. Her doctor informs her that the extreme stress she has been under may have caused hormonal secretions of adrenaline that could affect her child. What would be the most likely impact on Moesha's baby?

Accepted Answer

A) Deafness 
B) Impaired vision 
C) Mild mental retardation 
D) Increased irritability and crying 
A) Deafness 
B) Impaired vision 
C) Mild mental retardation 
D) Increased irritability and crying

Question 12

Who is most likely to give birth to low-birth-weight infants?

Accepted Answer

A) Samantha, who is carrying a set of identical twins 
B) Carlotta, who is carrying a set of fraternal twins 
C) Daniela, who is carry a single fetus 
D) Fredrica, who is carrying triplets 
A) Samantha, who is carrying a set of identical twins 
B) Carlotta, who is carrying a set of fraternal twins 
C) Daniela, who is carry a single fetus 
D) Fredrica, who is carrying triplets

Question 13

Lexie is accurately described as a "doula." This means that Lexie

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A) was exposed to German measles when she was a fetus. 
B) assists women throughout the childbirth process.. 
C) has used artificial insemination to become pregnant. 
D) can read but is mute (cannot talk). 
A) was exposed to German measles when she was a fetus. 
B) assists women throughout the childbirth process.. 
C) has used artificial insemination to become pregnant. 
D) can read but is mute (cannot talk).

Question 14

Rubella and syphilis both

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A) can be successfully treated with penicillin. 
B) have the greatest impact late in the pregnancy. 
C) cause heart problems and blindness. 
D) are commonly classified as sexually transmitted diseases. 
A) can be successfully treated with penicillin. 
B) have the greatest impact late in the pregnancy. 
C) cause heart problems and blindness. 
D) are commonly classified as sexually transmitted diseases.

Question 15

The umbilical cord connects the

Accepted Answer

A) amnion and chorion. 
B) blastula and zygote. 
C) heart and lungs. 
D) embryo and placenta. 
A) amnion and chorion. 
B) blastula and zygote. 
C) heart and lungs. 
D) embryo and placenta.

Question 16

Having an older father increases the risk for a child being born with _____ syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) Klinefelter's 
B) Turner 
C) Tay Sachs 
D) Down 
A) Klinefelter's 
B) Turner 
C) Tay Sachs 
D) Down

Question 17

What advice regarding prenatal care would you give to a woman who has just found out that she is pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Congratulations on your pregnancy! It's

Question 18

When a brain cell differentiates, it

Accepted Answer

A) doubles in size. 
B) pairs up with a glial cell. 
C) takes on a specialized purpose. 
D) reaches it age of viability . 
A) doubles in size. 
B) pairs up with a glial cell. 
C) takes on a specialized purpose. 
D) reaches it age of viability .

Question 19

Discuss how various cultures react to childbirth.

Accepted Answer

Childbirth is a significant event in eve

Question 20

Identify and describe the basic development that takes place during the zygotic (germinal) and embryonic stages of prenatal development.

Accepted Answer

During the zygotic (germinal) stage of p

In-vitro fertilization takes place in a laboratory dish.

When compared to a child with fetal alcohol syndrome, a child diagnosed with alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder would

The function of the amnion is to

Research on infant states shows that

Regarding C-section deliveries,

In order to decrease the incidence of neural tube disorders, United States and Canadian official mandated with fortification of _____ with folic acid.

Sunny is a 20-week-old fetus. Sol is a 32-week-old fetus. If they were both normally developing fetuses, one would expect that Sol would _____ than Sunny.

Myrna started taking the drug thalidomide in her sixth month of pregnancy. Chances are her baby will

Severe maternal malnourishment during later pregnancy puts a newborn most at risk for

The seventh month of a human pregnancy would fall in the _____ trimester of that pregnancy.

Who is most likely to give birth to low-birth-weight infants?

Lexie is accurately described as a "doula." This means that Lexie

Rubella and syphilis both

The umbilical cord connects the

Having an older father increases the risk for a child being born with _____ syndrome.

What advice regarding prenatal care would you give to a woman who has just found out that she is pregnant?

When a brain cell differentiates, it

Discuss how various cultures react to childbirth.

Identify and describe the basic development that takes place during the zygotic (germinal) and embryonic stages of prenatal development.

Understanding Life-Span Human Development

Theories of Human Development

Genes, Environment, and Development

Health and Physical Development

Sensation, Perception, and Attention

Cognition

Memory and Information Processing

Intelligence and Creativity

Language and Education

Self and Personality

Gender Roles and Sexuality

Social Cognition and Moral Development

Attachment and Social Relationships

The Family

Developmental Psychopathology

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Exam 4: Prenatal Development and Birth

In-vitro fertilization takes place in a laboratory dish.

When compared to a child with fetal alcohol syndrome, a child diagnosed with alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder would

The function of the amnion is to

Research on infant states shows that

Regarding C-section deliveries,

In order to decrease the incidence of neural tube disorders, United States and Canadian official mandated with fortification of _____ with folic acid.

Sunny is a 20-week-old fetus. Sol is a 32-week-old fetus. If they were both normally developing fetuses, one would expect that Sol would _____ than Sunny.

Myrna started taking the drug thalidomide in her sixth month of pregnancy. Chances are her baby will

Severe maternal malnourishment during later pregnancy puts a newborn most at risk for

The seventh month of a human pregnancy would fall in the _____ trimester of that pregnancy.

Who is most likely to give birth to low-birth-weight infants?

Lexie is accurately described as a "doula." This means that Lexie

Rubella and syphilis both

The umbilical cord connects the

Having an older father increases the risk for a child being born with _____ syndrome.

What advice regarding prenatal care would you give to a woman who has just found out that she is pregnant?

When a brain cell differentiates, it

Discuss how various cultures react to childbirth.

Identify and describe the basic development that takes place during the zygotic (germinal) and embryonic stages of prenatal development.

Understanding Life-Span Human Development

Theories of Human Development

Genes, Environment, and Development

Health and Physical Development

Sensation, Perception, and Attention

Cognition

Memory and Information Processing

Intelligence and Creativity

Language and Education

Self and Personality

Gender Roles and Sexuality

Social Cognition and Moral Development

Attachment and Social Relationships

The Family

Developmental Psychopathology

The Final Challenge: Death and Dying

Filters