Question 1

The normal phenomenon of "crossing over" occurs:

Accepted Answer

A) during meiosis I. 
B) during meiosis II. 
C) in both meiosis and mitosis. 
D) in both A and B. 
A) during meiosis I. 
B) during meiosis II. 
C) in both meiosis and mitosis. 
D) in both A and B.

Question 2

As embryonic development continues in the male, the gonads attach to the mesonephric (wolffian duct).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Crossing over occurs to:

Accepted Answer

A) reduce the chromosome number in a gamete. 
B) assist in tetrad formation. 
C) allow chromatin to condense into chromosomes. 
D) transfer genes from one chromosome to another. 
A) reduce the chromosome number in a gamete. 
B) assist in tetrad formation. 
C) allow chromatin to condense into chromosomes. 
D) transfer genes from one chromosome to another.

Question 4

Histogenesis may be defined as the process during which:

Accepted Answer

A) implantation occurs. 
B) the tissues arrange themselves into organs. 
C) the primary germ layers develop into many different kinds of tissues. 
D) both B and C occur. 
A) implantation occurs. 
B) the tissues arrange themselves into organs. 
C) the primary germ layers develop into many different kinds of tissues. 
D) both B and C occur.

Question 5

The second stage of labor is the:

Accepted Answer

A) period from the onset of contractions until dilation of the cervix is complete. 
B) period from the time of maximal cervical dilation until the baby exits through the vagina. 
C) point at which the amniotic sac ruptures. 
D) process of expulsion of the placenta through the vagina. 
A) period from the onset of contractions until dilation of the cervix is complete. 
B) period from the time of maximal cervical dilation until the baby exits through the vagina. 
C) point at which the amniotic sac ruptures. 
D) process of expulsion of the placenta through the vagina.

Question 6

Nutrition typically does not have any effect on aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The prenatal period of development begins at the time of ovulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-When a fertilized ovum attaches to the uterus

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 postnatal period begins at birth and lasts until infancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A cesarean section is a surgical procedure in which the newborn is delivered through an incision in the abdomen and uterine wall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

While the placenta has an effective "barrier" that protects the developing baby from many harmful substances, some infectious organisms may penetrate this protective placental barrier.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Fraternal twins result from the splitting of embryonic tissue from the same zygote early in development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following conditions associated with the eye does not directly involve the lens?

Accepted Answer

A) Glaucoma 
B) Presbyopia 
C) Cataracts 
D) All of the above conditions directly involve the lens. 
A) Glaucoma 
B) Presbyopia 
C) Cataracts 
D) All of the above conditions directly involve the lens.

Question 14

Deciduous teeth begin to appear during the childhood period of development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-Giving birth

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 16

Cellular aging may be a result of oxygen free radicals that may damage cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Cortisol helps trigger the onset of labor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Apgar score in a completely healthy newborn is 5.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Cell death is defined as apoptosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain what occurs in the phases of meiosis. How does this process differ from mitosis?

Accepted Answer

Meiosis is a type of cell division that

Exam 47: Growth, Development, and Aging

The normal phenomenon of "crossing over" occurs:

As embryonic development continues in the male, the gonads attach to the mesonephric (wolffian duct).

Crossing over occurs to:

Histogenesis may be defined as the process during which:

The second stage of labor is the:

Nutrition typically does not have any effect on aging.

The prenatal period of development begins at the time of ovulation.

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -When a fertilized ovum attaches to the uterus

The postnatal period begins at birth and lasts until infancy.

A cesarean section is a surgical procedure in which the newborn is delivered through an incision in the abdomen and uterine wall.

While the placenta has an effective "barrier" that protects the developing baby from many harmful substances, some infectious organisms may penetrate this protective placental barrier.

Fraternal twins result from the splitting of embryonic tissue from the same zygote early in development.

Which of the following conditions associated with the eye does not directly involve the lens?

Deciduous teeth begin to appear during the childhood period of development.

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Giving birth

Cellular aging may be a result of oxygen free radicals that may damage cells.

Cortisol helps trigger the onset of labor.

The Apgar score in a completely healthy newborn is 5.

Cell death is defined as apoptosis.

Explain what occurs in the phases of meiosis. How does this process differ from mitosis?

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