Exam 3: Prenatal Development and Birth

An environmental hazard to a developing fetus is

When does organogenesis take place?

Sarita is a caregiver who provides continuous support to the mother before,during,and just after childbirth.She is known as a

Special interest is apparent in the physical adjustments after birth as

Dr.Mason studies the effects of exposure to marijuana on fetal development.Dr.Mason's field is

In Canada,most doulas work

If a pregnant woman detects an active case of _________ close to her delivery date,a Caesarean section can be performed to prevent the virus from infecting the newborn.

Two-week-old Curt is irritable,has impaired motor functioning,has an abnormal cry,and appears to be going through withdrawal.Given these symptoms,it is likely that Curt's mother took ___________ while she was pregnant.

Sally (who is 5 weeks pregnant)and Norma (who is 5 months pregnant)both work in a plant that produces toxic chemicals.One day there is an accident and both are exposed to a number of these chemicals.Sally's physician tells her that they are going to watch for liver damage in the fetus she is carrying,whereas Norma's physician tells her that her baby may be born smaller than expected.The physicians likely have such differing concerns because

Organogenesis is the process of

Which of the following lasts the longest?

Afterbirth refers to the

Which of the following is typically given at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth and is used to assess the newborn's current health status?

When a pregnant woman experiences intense anxieties,her unborn child may experience

What is the most consistent finding about the possible harm of cocaine use during pregnancy?

Amniotic fluid develops from

Among smoking mothers,there exists a higher incidence of

The embryo's inner layer of cells is called the

Brad is trying to be healthy before he and his wife conceive a child.Which one of the factors below should not be of concern to him?

A good way to help avoid having a low birth-weight infant is