Question 1

Risks of gaining too much weight during pregnancy include ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  structural abnormalities in the fetus 
B)  jaundice in the fetus 
C)  increased chance of stroke in the mother 
D)  hypertension, preeclampsia, and diabetes in the mother 
A)  structural abnormalities in the fetus 
B)  jaundice in the fetus 
C)  increased chance of stroke in the mother 
D)  hypertension, preeclampsia, and diabetes in the mother

Question 2

You notice that your pregnant friend just lit a cigarette and you ask her,"What the heck are you doing?" Your friend replies that her doctor said that it was okay to smoke during pregnancy.Which of the following statements should be your reply?

Accepted Answer

A)  "There are known side effects to smoking and no responsible physician would tell you that you can smoke if you are pregnant." 
B)  "Okay, research has shown that smoking is harmless." 
C)  "Most physicians would recommend that you wait until the third trimester to begin smoking again." 
D)  "That makes sense; smoking is harmful if it is secondhand smoke." 
A)  "There are known side effects to smoking and no responsible physician would tell you that you can smoke if you are pregnant." 
B)  "Okay, research has shown that smoking is harmless." 
C)  "Most physicians would recommend that you wait until the third trimester to begin smoking again." 
D)  "That makes sense; smoking is harmful if it is secondhand smoke."

Question 3

What is the most common approach to female infertility if the woman cannot ovulate properly?

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminating nutritional deficiencies 
B)  fertility drugs 
C)  increasing the frequency of intercourse 
D)  herbal therapy 
A)  eliminating nutritional deficiencies 
B)  fertility drugs 
C)  increasing the frequency of intercourse 
D)  herbal therapy

Question 4

Which period of prenatal development is considered the critical period and also a time in which teratogens can have a profound effect that endure into adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  conception 
B)  germinal period 
C)  embryonic period 
D)  fetal period 
A)  conception 
B)  germinal period 
C)  embryonic period 
D)  fetal period

Question 5

____ is/are described as behaviors,environments,and bodily conditions that could be harmful to a fetus.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lanugo 
B)  Teratogens 
C)  Vernix 
D)  Trophoblasts 
A)  Lanugo 
B)  Teratogens 
C)  Vernix 
D)  Trophoblasts

Question 6

By the end of what month do pregnant women typically feel the movements of the fetus?

Accepted Answer

A)  second 
B)  fourth 
C)  sixth 
D)  eight 
A)  second 
B)  fourth 
C)  sixth 
D)  eight

Question 7

What are the long-term effects of FASD (in addition to characteristic physiological features)?

Accepted Answer

In childhood,there are cogniti

Question 8

A behavioral geneticist would use which of the following research methods to study the influence of genetics?

Accepted Answer

A)  longitudinal studies 
B)  cross-sectional studies 
C)  quasi-experimental studies 
D)  twin and adoption studies 
A)  longitudinal studies 
B)  cross-sectional studies 
C)  quasi-experimental studies 
D)  twin and adoption studies

Question 9

In what prenatal period are the lanugo and vernix formed? Explain what they are.

Accepted Answer

Both are formed during the fetal period.

Question 10

For a recessive gene to be expressed in the phenotype,it must be paired with a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dominant gene 
B)  recessive gene 
C)  expressed gene 
D)  controller gene 
A)  dominant gene 
B)  recessive gene 
C)  expressed gene 
D)  controller gene

Question 11

It is estimated that half of all conceptions have too many or too few chromosomes.According to the text,what happens to most of the zygotes that are formed in these situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are spontaneously aborted. 
B)  They result in neonates with birth defects. 
C)  They result in twins. 
D)  They have no problems. 
A)  They are spontaneously aborted. 
B)  They result in neonates with birth defects. 
C)  They result in twins. 
D)  They have no problems.

Question 12

Which of the following are three main sources for male infertility?

Accepted Answer

A)  erectile difficulties, decreased libido, and low sperm count 
B)  sperm death, poor sperm mobility, and low seminal fluid 
C)  low sperm production, poor sperm quality, and poor sperm movement 
D)  low sperm production, increased libido, and poor sperm movement 
A)  erectile difficulties, decreased libido, and low sperm count 
B)  sperm death, poor sperm mobility, and low seminal fluid 
C)  low sperm production, poor sperm quality, and poor sperm movement 
D)  low sperm production, increased libido, and poor sperm movement

Question 13

If the gene for curly hair is dominant and the gene for straight hair is recessive,from a dominant-recessive pairing,which of the following would be an individual's phenotype?

Accepted Answer

A)  straight hair 
B)  curly hair 
C)  dominant-recessive 
D)  their complete genetic makeup 
A)  straight hair 
B)  curly hair 
C)  dominant-recessive 
D)  their complete genetic makeup

Question 14

Down syndrome is also known as trisomy-21 because individuals with Down syndrome ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  have three distinct facial features by the 21st week of pregnancy 
B)  show three distinct temperament patterns by the 21st week of infancy 
C)  have a third chromosome on the 21st pair 
D)  have 21 genes on the 3rd pair of chromosomes 
A)  have three distinct facial features by the 21st week of pregnancy 
B)  show three distinct temperament patterns by the 21st week of infancy 
C)  have a third chromosome on the 21st pair 
D)  have 21 genes on the 3rd pair of chromosomes

Question 15

Elizabeth was just born.Her father is 6'8" tall and her mother is 5'11" tall.It is quite likely that Elizabeth will be tall as well.However,the environment will play a role in her eventual height as well.The genetic potential for Elizabeth's height is known as the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental range 
B)  reaction range 
C)  genetic range 
D)  interaction range 
A)  environmental range 
B)  reaction range 
C)  genetic range 
D)  interaction range

Question 16

Explain how DZ and MZ twins are formed.Include a discussion of how twin studies help to inform the nature-nurture debate.

Accepted Answer

DZ twins result when the female releases

Question 17

What disorder includes the following characteristics: short,stocky build; flat face; a large tongue; extra fold of skin on the eyelids; and possible cognitive deficits,hearing impairments,and heart defects?

Accepted Answer

A)  non-sex-linked-21 
B)  Down syndrome 
C)  Edward's syndrome 
D)  intellectual disability 
A)  non-sex-linked-21 
B)  Down syndrome 
C)  Edward's syndrome 
D)  intellectual disability

Question 18

What is the success rate of artificial insemination?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  40% 
C)  70% 
D)  100% 
A)  10% 
B)  40% 
C)  70% 
D)  100%

Question 19

Rashid and Varsha are seeking fertility treatment and were informed by their physician that Rashid's sperm count is low and the quality is poor.Which of the following suggestions were made to help increase his sperm production and quality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quit smoking, decrease alcohol consumption, and do not abuse drugs. 
B)  Start a calcium regimen, consume more iron, and take a multivitamin. 
C)  Exercise daily, increase caffeine consumption, and reduce stress. 
D)  Avoid wearing boxer shorts and switch to tighter underwear. 
A)  Quit smoking, decrease alcohol consumption, and do not abuse drugs. 
B)  Start a calcium regimen, consume more iron, and take a multivitamin. 
C)  Exercise daily, increase caffeine consumption, and reduce stress. 
D)  Avoid wearing boxer shorts and switch to tighter underwear.

Question 20

At the conclusion of meiosis,how many sperm cells have been formed?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  8 
D)  16 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  8 
D)  16

Risks of gaining too much weight during pregnancy include ______.

You notice that your pregnant friend just lit a cigarette and you ask her,"What the heck are you doing?" Your friend replies that her doctor said that it was okay to smoke during pregnancy.Which of the following statements should be your reply?

What is the most common approach to female infertility if the woman cannot ovulate properly?

Which period of prenatal development is considered the critical period and also a time in which teratogens can have a profound effect that endure into adulthood?

____ is/are described as behaviors,environments,and bodily conditions that could be harmful to a fetus.

By the end of what month do pregnant women typically feel the movements of the fetus?

What are the long-term effects of FASD (in addition to characteristic physiological features)?

A behavioral geneticist would use which of the following research methods to study the influence of genetics?

In what prenatal period are the lanugo and vernix formed? Explain what they are.

For a recessive gene to be expressed in the phenotype,it must be paired with a ____.

It is estimated that half of all conceptions have too many or too few chromosomes.According to the text,what happens to most of the zygotes that are formed in these situations?

Which of the following are three main sources for male infertility?

If the gene for curly hair is dominant and the gene for straight hair is recessive,from a dominant-recessive pairing,which of the following would be an individual's phenotype?

Down syndrome is also known as trisomy-21 because individuals with Down syndrome ____.

Elizabeth was just born.Her father is 6'8" tall and her mother is 5'11" tall.It is quite likely that Elizabeth will be tall as well.However,the environment will play a role in her eventual height as well.The genetic potential for Elizabeth's height is known as the ____.

Explain how DZ and MZ twins are formed.Include a discussion of how twin studies help to inform the nature-nurture debate.

What disorder includes the following characteristics: short,stocky build; flat face; a large tongue; extra fold of skin on the eyelids; and possible cognitive deficits,hearing impairments,and heart defects?

What is the success rate of artificial insemination?

Rashid and Varsha are seeking fertility treatment and were informed by their physician that Rashid's sperm count is low and the quality is poor.Which of the following suggestions were made to help increase his sperm production and quality?

At the conclusion of meiosis,how many sperm cells have been formed?

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Exam 2: Genetics and Prenatal Development

Risks of gaining too much weight during pregnancy include ______.

You notice that your pregnant friend just lit a cigarette and you ask her,"What the heck are you doing?" Your friend replies that her doctor said that it was okay to smoke during pregnancy.Which of the following statements should be your reply?

What is the most common approach to female infertility if the woman cannot ovulate properly?

Which period of prenatal development is considered the critical period and also a time in which teratogens can have a profound effect that endure into adulthood?

____ is/are described as behaviors,environments,and bodily conditions that could be harmful to a fetus.

By the end of what month do pregnant women typically feel the movements of the fetus?

What are the long-term effects of FASD (in addition to characteristic physiological features)?

A behavioral geneticist would use which of the following research methods to study the influence of genetics?

In what prenatal period are the lanugo and vernix formed? Explain what they are.

For a recessive gene to be expressed in the phenotype,it must be paired with a ____.

It is estimated that half of all conceptions have too many or too few chromosomes.According to the text,what happens to most of the zygotes that are formed in these situations?

Which of the following are three main sources for male infertility?

If the gene for curly hair is dominant and the gene for straight hair is recessive,from a dominant-recessive pairing,which of the following would be an individual's phenotype?

Down syndrome is also known as trisomy-21 because individuals with Down syndrome ____.

Elizabeth was just born.Her father is 6'8" tall and her mother is 5'11" tall.It is quite likely that Elizabeth will be tall as well.However,the environment will play a role in her eventual height as well.The genetic potential for Elizabeth's height is known as the ____.

Explain how DZ and MZ twins are formed.Include a discussion of how twin studies help to inform the nature-nurture debate.

What disorder includes the following characteristics: short,stocky build; flat face; a large tongue; extra fold of skin on the eyelids; and possible cognitive deficits,hearing impairments,and heart defects?

What is the success rate of artificial insemination?

Rashid and Varsha are seeking fertility treatment and were informed by their physician that Rashid's sperm count is low and the quality is poor.Which of the following suggestions were made to help increase his sperm production and quality?

At the conclusion of meiosis,how many sperm cells have been formed?

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Infancy

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