Question 1

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-Aging; older adulthood

Accepted Answer

A) Parturition 
B) Chorion 
C) Neonate 
D) Zygote 
E) Organogenesis
F)Blastocyst
G)Gestation
H)Morula
I)Senescence
J)Primary germ layers
K)Histogenesis
L)Embryology
M)Implantation
N)Fertilization 
A) Parturition 
B) Chorion 
C) Neonate 
D) Zygote 
E) Organogenesis
F)Blastocyst
G)Gestation
H)Morula
I)Senescence
J)Primary germ layers
K)Histogenesis
L)Embryology
M)Implantation
N)Fertilization

Question 2

Evidence shows that older people are much better than younger people at spotting small movements in a visual scene.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An injection of prostaglandins E2 and F2 can stimulate labor contractions in a difficult or delayed delivery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Polly is 70 years old. She has always enjoyed food and has had a hearty appetite. Lately, however, she has complained that "food just doesn't taste as good anymore." What is a possible explanation?

Accepted Answer

A possible explanation for Polly's compl

Question 5

Insemination is the expulsion of the mature ovum from the mature ovarian follicle into the uterine tubes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Peristaltic contractions of the female reproductive tract and thermotaxis are mechanisms that assist the process of sperm movement within the female reproductive tract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If a creature had 36 chromosomes in its normal body cells, the zygote of the creature would contain _____ chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) 72 
B) 36 
C) 18 
D) an indeterminable number of 
A) 72 
B) 36 
C) 18 
D) an indeterminable number of

Question 8

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-Solid mass of cells formed after several divisions of a fertilized egg

Accepted Answer

A) Parturition 
B) Chorion 
C) Neonate 
D) Zygote 
E) Organogenesis
F)Blastocyst
G)Gestation
H)Morula
I)Senescence
J)Primary germ layers
K)Histogenesis
L)Embryology
M)Implantation
N)Fertilization 
A) Parturition 
B) Chorion 
C) Neonate 
D) Zygote 
E) Organogenesis
F)Blastocyst
G)Gestation
H)Morula
I)Senescence
J)Primary germ layers
K)Histogenesis
L)Embryology
M)Implantation
N)Fertilization

Question 9

The third stage of labor is the:

Accepted Answer

A) period of uterine contractions until dilation of the cervix is complete. 
B) period of maximal cervical dilation. 
C) period when the baby exits the vagina. 
D) process of expulsion of the placenta through the vagina. 
A) period of uterine contractions until dilation of the cervix is complete. 
B) period of maximal cervical dilation. 
C) period when the baby exits the vagina. 
D) process of expulsion of the placenta through the vagina.

Question 10

The sequence of early development of the fetus is:

Accepted Answer

A) morula, zygote, and blastocyst. 
B) zygote, morula, and blastocyst. 
C) zygote, blastocyst, and morula. 
D) morula, blastocyst, and zygote. 
A) morula, zygote, and blastocyst. 
B) zygote, morula, and blastocyst. 
C) zygote, blastocyst, and morula. 
D) morula, blastocyst, and zygote.

Question 11

As we age, problem-solving ability often decreases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Regarding human developmental biology, which of the following statements is(are) true?

Accepted Answer

A) The study of human developmental biology includes the prenatal period. 
B) The study of human developmental biology includes the postnatal period. 
C) Human developmental biology is the study of the many changes that occur during the cycle of life from conception to death. 
D) All of the above are true regarding human developmental biology. 
A) The study of human developmental biology includes the prenatal period. 
B) The study of human developmental biology includes the postnatal period. 
C) Human developmental biology is the study of the many changes that occur during the cycle of life from conception to death. 
D) All of the above are true regarding human developmental biology.

Question 13

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-Post-morula stage of developing embryo; hollow ball of cells

Accepted Answer

A) Parturition 
B) Chorion 
C) Neonate 
D) Zygote 
E) Organogenesis
F)Blastocyst
G)Gestation
H)Morula
I)Senescence
J)Primary germ layers
K)Histogenesis
L)Embryology
M)Implantation
N)Fertilization 
A) Parturition 
B) Chorion 
C) Neonate 
D) Zygote 
E) Organogenesis
F)Blastocyst
G)Gestation
H)Morula
I)Senescence
J)Primary germ layers
K)Histogenesis
L)Embryology
M)Implantation
N)Fertilization

Question 14

Upward pressure of the pregnant uterus may lead to a condition called hiatal hernia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is derived from mesoderm during embryonic development?

Accepted Answer

A) Bones and muscles 
B) Epithelium of GI tract 
C) Nervous tissue and skin 
D) Nervous tissue and bones 
A) Bones and muscles 
B) Epithelium of GI tract 
C) Nervous tissue and skin 
D) Nervous tissue and bones

Question 16

Meiosis I produces what in oogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A) Ovum 
B) Primary polar body 
C) Primary oocyte 
D) Both B and C 
A) Ovum 
B) Primary polar body 
C) Primary oocyte 
D) Both B and C

Question 17

A nonfunctioning yolk sac could hinder the fetus in:

Accepted Answer

A) receiving proper nutrition. 
B) producing blood cells. 
C) receiving enough oxygen. 
D) all of the above. 
A) receiving proper nutrition. 
B) producing blood cells. 
C) receiving enough oxygen. 
D) all of the above.

Question 18

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-Disease characterized by an increase in the pressure inside the eyeball; can cause blindness

Accepted Answer

A) Atherosclerosis 
B) Arteriosclerosis 
C) Stroke 
D) Osteoarthritis 
E) "Barrel chest"
F)Lipping
G)Cataract
H)Hypertension
I)Glaucoma
J)Presbyopia 
A) Atherosclerosis 
B) Arteriosclerosis 
C) Stroke 
D) Osteoarthritis 
E) "Barrel chest"
F)Lipping
G)Cataract
H)Hypertension
I)Glaucoma
J)Presbyopia

Question 19

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-Condition that results from clouding of the lens, which causes a loss of transparency that impairs vision

Accepted Answer

A) Atherosclerosis 
B) Arteriosclerosis 
C) Stroke 
D) Osteoarthritis 
E) "Barrel chest"
F)Lipping
G)Cataract
H)Hypertension
I)Glaucoma
J)Presbyopia 
A) Atherosclerosis 
B) Arteriosclerosis 
C) Stroke 
D) Osteoarthritis 
E) "Barrel chest"
F)Lipping
G)Cataract
H)Hypertension
I)Glaucoma
J)Presbyopia

Question 20

What is the function of polar bodies in oogenesis?

Accepted Answer

Reduction

Exam 47: Growth, Development, and Aging

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Aging; older adulthood

Evidence shows that older people are much better than younger people at spotting small movements in a visual scene.

An injection of prostaglandins E2 and F2 can stimulate labor contractions in a difficult or delayed delivery.

Polly is 70 years old. She has always enjoyed food and has had a hearty appetite. Lately, however, she has complained that "food just doesn't taste as good anymore." What is a possible explanation?

Insemination is the expulsion of the mature ovum from the mature ovarian follicle into the uterine tubes.

Peristaltic contractions of the female reproductive tract and thermotaxis are mechanisms that assist the process of sperm movement within the female reproductive tract.

If a creature had 36 chromosomes in its normal body cells, the zygote of the creature would contain _____ chromosomes.

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Solid mass of cells formed after several divisions of a fertilized egg

The third stage of labor is the:

The sequence of early development of the fetus is:

As we age, problem-solving ability often decreases.

Regarding human developmental biology, which of the following statements is(are) true?

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Post-morula stage of developing embryo; hollow ball of cells

Upward pressure of the pregnant uterus may lead to a condition called hiatal hernia.

Which of the following is derived from mesoderm during embryonic development?

Meiosis I produces what in oogenesis?

A nonfunctioning yolk sac could hinder the fetus in:

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -Disease characterized by an increase in the pressure inside the eyeball; can cause blindness

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -Condition that results from clouding of the lens, which causes a loss of transparency that impairs vision

What is the function of polar bodies in oogenesis?

Organization of the Body

Homeostasis

Chemistry of Life

Biomolecules

Cell Structure

Cell Function

Cell Growth and Development

Introduction to Tissues

Tissue Types

Skin

Skeletal Tissues

Axial Skeleton

Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Axial Muscles

Appendicular Muscles

Muscle Contraction

Nervous System Cells

Nerve Signaling

Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System

General Senses

Special Senses

Endocrine Regulation

Endocrine Glands

Blood

Heart

Blood Vessels

Circulation of the Blood

Lymphatic System

Innate Immunity

Adaptive Immunity

Stress

Respiratory Tract

Ventilation

Gas Exchange Transport

Upper Digestive Tract

Lower Digestive Tract

Digestion and Absorption

Nutrition and Metabolism

Urinary System

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Genetics and Heredity

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