Question 1

A fertilized egg is called a zygote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain how in vitro fertilization is performed.

Accepted Answer

A: In IVF,a woman is treated with hormon

Question 3

When the placenta peels away from the wall of the uterus,it is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  placenta previa 
B)  placenta abruptio 
C)  placenta displacemen 
D)  placenta dislodgemen 
A)  placenta previa 
B)  placenta abruptio 
C)  placenta displacemen 
D)  placenta dislodgemen

Question 4

_____________Americans have the highest infant mortality rate.

Accepted Answer

A)  African 
B)  Cuban 
C)  Asian 
D)  Mexican 
A)  African 
B)  Cuban 
C)  Asian 
D)  Mexican

Question 5

Cell division in gametes is achieved by

Accepted Answer

A)  mitosis. 
B)  meiosis. 
C)  They don't divide. 
D)  It depends on the sex. 
A)  mitosis. 
B)  meiosis. 
C)  They don't divide. 
D)  It depends on the sex.

Question 6

__________ is a condition characterized by high blood pressure,swelling,and protein in the urine.It may cause premature delivery or a low-birth-weight baby.

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabetes 
B)  Preeclampsia 
C)  Eclampsia 
D)  Ectopic pregnancy 
A)  Diabetes 
B)  Preeclampsia 
C)  Eclampsia 
D)  Ectopic pregnancy

Question 7

In the movie Juno,the central character didn't abort her baby because she was told the baby had fingernails.She had to be at least ________weeks along in her pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 weeks 
B)  28 weeks 
C)  14 weeks 
D)  18 weeks 
A)  12 weeks 
B)  28 weeks 
C)  14 weeks 
D)  18 weeks

Question 8

____________ accounts for almost 25% of female infertility.

Accepted Answer

A)  High insulin levels 
B)  Polycystic ovary syndrome 
C)  Blocked Fallopian tubes 
D)  Hormonal and ovulation disorders 
A)  High insulin levels 
B)  Polycystic ovary syndrome 
C)  Blocked Fallopian tubes 
D)  Hormonal and ovulation disorders

Question 9

Biologically,ova and sperm are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  ovatum. 
B)  gametes. 
C)  meiotic. 
D)  mitotic. 
A)  ovatum. 
B)  gametes. 
C)  meiotic. 
D)  mitotic.

Question 10

Who is more likely to do better physically and emotionally during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Katie, an unmarried teen 
B)  Leah, married and from a supportive family 
C)  Ashley, age 35 and divorced 
D)  Marge, who has a stressful job and tense marriage 
A)  Katie, an unmarried teen 
B)  Leah, married and from a supportive family 
C)  Ashley, age 35 and divorced 
D)  Marge, who has a stressful job and tense marriage

Question 11

One reason for the dramatic increase in multiple births is

Accepted Answer

A)  the increase in STDs. 
B)  more women delaying childbirth until their 30s. 
C)  cost increase of IVF. 
D)  less risk than there used to be. 
A)  the increase in STDs. 
B)  more women delaying childbirth until their 30s. 
C)  cost increase of IVF. 
D)  less risk than there used to be.

Question 12

The fetal period lasts

Accepted Answer

A)  from 2 to 8 weeks. 
B)  from 9 to 30 weeks. 
C)  from 9 weeks to birth. 
D)  from fertilization to 8 weeks. 
A)  from 2 to 8 weeks. 
B)  from 9 to 30 weeks. 
C)  from 9 weeks to birth. 
D)  from fertilization to 8 weeks.

Question 13

One way an infant can get HIV is through breast-feeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Baby Sam weighs 11 pounds and was born preterm,and his mother had eclampsia.What is the likely reason for his large weight and early delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  The doctor miscalculated the due date. 
B)  His parents are large. 
C)  He has gigantism. 
D)  His mom is diabetic. 
A)  The doctor miscalculated the due date. 
B)  His parents are large. 
C)  He has gigantism. 
D)  His mom is diabetic.

Question 15

It is a myth that babies born to alcohol- or opiate-addicted mothers also go through withdrawal after birth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Teenagers who are pregnant face no more risks than do women in their mid-twenties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Only about _________ fertilized eggs develop to maturity.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 in 10 
B)  2 in 20 
C)  3 in 10 
D)  4 in 20 
A)  1 in 10 
B)  2 in 20 
C)  3 in 10 
D)  4 in 20

Question 18

One of the most common,yet preventable,birth abnormalities is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine. 
B)  alcohol. 
C)  heroin. 
D)  nicotine. 
A)  cocaine. 
B)  alcohol. 
C)  heroin. 
D)  nicotine.

Question 19

The mother's cells determine the gender of the baby.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which layer develops into the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  ectoderm 
B)  endoderm 
C)  nesoderm 
D)  embryoblast 
A)  ectoderm 
B)  endoderm 
C)  nesoderm 
D)  embryoblast

A fertilized egg is called a zygote.

Explain how in vitro fertilization is performed.

When the placenta peels away from the wall of the uterus,it is known as

_____________Americans have the highest infant mortality rate.

Cell division in gametes is achieved by

__________ is a condition characterized by high blood pressure,swelling,and protein in the urine.It may cause premature delivery or a low-birth-weight baby.

In the movie Juno,the central character didn't abort her baby because she was told the baby had fingernails.She had to be at least ________weeks along in her pregnancy.

____________ accounts for almost 25% of female infertility.

Biologically,ova and sperm are known as

Who is more likely to do better physically and emotionally during pregnancy?

One reason for the dramatic increase in multiple births is

The fetal period lasts

One way an infant can get HIV is through breast-feeding.

Baby Sam weighs 11 pounds and was born preterm,and his mother had eclampsia.What is the likely reason for his large weight and early delivery?

It is a myth that babies born to alcohol- or opiate-addicted mothers also go through withdrawal after birth.

Teenagers who are pregnant face no more risks than do women in their mid-twenties.

Only about _________ fertilized eggs develop to maturity.

One of the most common,yet preventable,birth abnormalities is caused by

The mother's cells determine the gender of the baby.

Which layer develops into the nervous system?

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Birth and the Newborn

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Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Psychosocial Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical Development and Health in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

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Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

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Exam 3: Prenatal Development

A fertilized egg is called a zygote.

Explain how in vitro fertilization is performed.

When the placenta peels away from the wall of the uterus,it is known as

_____________Americans have the highest infant mortality rate.

Cell division in gametes is achieved by

__________ is a condition characterized by high blood pressure,swelling,and protein in the urine.It may cause premature delivery or a low-birth-weight baby.

In the movie Juno,the central character didn't abort her baby because she was told the baby had fingernails.She had to be at least ________weeks along in her pregnancy.

____________ accounts for almost 25% of female infertility.

Biologically,ova and sperm are known as

Who is more likely to do better physically and emotionally during pregnancy?

One reason for the dramatic increase in multiple births is

The fetal period lasts

One way an infant can get HIV is through breast-feeding.

Baby Sam weighs 11 pounds and was born preterm,and his mother had eclampsia.What is the likely reason for his large weight and early delivery?

It is a myth that babies born to alcohol- or opiate-addicted mothers also go through withdrawal after birth.

Teenagers who are pregnant face no more risks than do women in their mid-twenties.

Only about _________ fertilized eggs develop to maturity.

One of the most common,yet preventable,birth abnormalities is caused by

The mother's cells determine the gender of the baby.

Which layer develops into the nervous system?

Hauser-Cram

Biological Foundations of Child Development

Birth and the Newborn

Physical Development and Health in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Psychosocial Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical Development and Health in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development and Health in Middle Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Physical Development and Health in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

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