Question 1

Saad,a baby born 6 weeks prematurely is more at risk of not surviving than Nona,a baby who is full term because Saad's ______________ is/are still immature.

Accepted Answer

A) small intestines 
B) heart 
C) lungs 
D) spleen 
A) small intestines 
B) heart 
C) lungs 
D) spleen

Question 2

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 3

According to the text,at what month can the fetus's heartbeat be heard with a stethoscope?

Accepted Answer

A) during the third week 
B) during the third month 
C) during the fifth month 
D) during the seventh month 
A) during the third week 
B) during the third month 
C) during the fifth month 
D) during the seventh month

Question 4

Why are males more likely to have X-linked inherited disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) If the X chromosome contains the recessive gene for the disorder,their Y chromosome has no dominant gene to prevent it. 
B) They are generally more immature at birth 
C) Androgen is a hormone that causes disorders to occur 
D) If the Y chromosome does not develop properly,the genes on this chromosome cannot prevent the disorder from occurring 
A) If the X chromosome contains the recessive gene for the disorder,their Y chromosome has no dominant gene to prevent it. 
B) They are generally more immature at birth 
C) Androgen is a hormone that causes disorders to occur 
D) If the Y chromosome does not develop properly,the genes on this chromosome cannot prevent the disorder from occurring

Question 5

What happens that determines the sex of the offspring?

Accepted Answer

A) The ovum contains the X chromosome and the sperm cells carry either the X or the Y.The sperm cell that is involved in fertilization determines the sex of the offspring. 
B) The sperm cells all carry the X chromosome.The ovum contains both the X and Y so it is the ovum that determines the sex of the offspring. 
C) The ovum and sperm cells both carry X chromosomes.The placenta carries both the X and Y and it determines the sex of the offspring. 
D) The ovum and the sperm cells both contain the X chromosome.During the course of fertilization either an X or a Y will be created,which determines the sex of the offspring. 
A) The ovum contains the X chromosome and the sperm cells carry either the X or the Y.The sperm cell that is involved in fertilization determines the sex of the offspring. 
B) The sperm cells all carry the X chromosome.The ovum contains both the X and Y so it is the ovum that determines the sex of the offspring. 
C) The ovum and sperm cells both carry X chromosomes.The placenta carries both the X and Y and it determines the sex of the offspring. 
D) The ovum and the sperm cells both contain the X chromosome.During the course of fertilization either an X or a Y will be created,which determines the sex of the offspring.

Question 6

While having a conversation with a friend who is pregnant,she says to you that since she is "carrying high" she will have a girl.Based upon the textbook,which of the following statements are you thinking?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no scientific evidence to support her belief. 
B) There are countless research studies that support her belief. 
C) Statistically speaking she is 
D) She is wrong,a pregnant woman who is "carrying high" a more likely to be carrying a boy. 
A) There is no scientific evidence to support her belief. 
B) There are countless research studies that support her belief. 
C) Statistically speaking she is 
D) She is wrong,a pregnant woman who is "carrying high" a more likely to be carrying a boy.

Question 7

Susan is talking to her friend who is at the end of her second trimester.Lucila wants to be reassured that she is not crazy,but thinks her baby actually kicks,turns,and hiccups.Lucila even thinks that the baby becomes more active if she talks to it.If you were Susan how do you respond to Lucila's observations?

Accepted Answer

A) "Lucila those activities are normal for the end of the second trimester,and fetuses can hear even in the womb." 
B) "Lucila,I think you are going crazy.A fetus really doesn't kick that early in the pregnancy and it's crazy to think it can hear." 
C) "Lucila all those things do happen,but not really until the end of the third trimester." 
D) "Lucila,I think you need to go see your doctor because something is absolutely wrong." 
A) "Lucila those activities are normal for the end of the second trimester,and fetuses can hear even in the womb." 
B) "Lucila,I think you are going crazy.A fetus really doesn't kick that early in the pregnancy and it's crazy to think it can hear." 
C) "Lucila all those things do happen,but not really until the end of the third trimester." 
D) "Lucila,I think you need to go see your doctor because something is absolutely wrong."

Question 8

How many ova are present in a female adolescent's ovaries in puberty?

Accepted Answer

A) 20,000 
B) 40,000 
C) 60,000 
D) 80,000 
A) 20,000 
B) 40,000 
C) 60,000 
D) 80,000

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

Your friend's mother is extremely intelligent.As a result,even though he usually does OK in school (2.8 GPA)he is convinced that he is a genius.What do you think?

Accepted Answer

A) Since heritability estimates for intelligence are .50,he is probably overestimating his intelligence. 
B) He is definitely 
C) Actually,children of intellectually gifted adults are usually much lower in intelligence. 
D) With a 2.8 GPA,he must be 
A) Since heritability estimates for intelligence are .50,he is probably overestimating his intelligence. 
B) He is definitely 
C) Actually,children of intellectually gifted adults are usually much lower in intelligence. 
D) With a 2.8 GPA,he must be

Question 11

In the process of meiosis,how many chromosomes does the cell originally have and how many chromosomes are present when the gametes are formed?

Accepted Answer

A) 92,46 
B) 69,46 
C) 46,23 
D) 23,23 
A) 92,46 
B) 69,46 
C) 46,23 
D) 23,23

Question 12

The purpose of lanugo is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) work as a lubricant during the birthing process 
B) lubricate the lungs 
C) guide neuro-migration during brain development 
D) help the vernix stick to the fetus's skin,which protects against chapping 
A) work as a lubricant during the birthing process 
B) lubricate the lungs 
C) guide neuro-migration during brain development 
D) help the vernix stick to the fetus's skin,which protects against chapping

Question 13

What is the term used to describe the fetus's likelihood of surviving outside of the uterus?

Accepted Answer

A) survival index 
B) Apgar Score 
C) Braxton Hicks 
D) viability 
A) survival index 
B) Apgar Score 
C) Braxton Hicks 
D) viability

Question 14

Fertilization is most likely to occur when intercourse occurs ____.

Accepted Answer

A) within 2 days before and on the day of ovulation 
B) 2 days after ovulation 
C) 5 days after ovulation 
D) 1 week after ovulation 
A) within 2 days before and on the day of ovulation 
B) 2 days after ovulation 
C) 5 days after ovulation 
D) 1 week after ovulation

Question 15

Many countries have a lower rate of pregnancies resulting in spina bifida because ____.

Accepted Answer

A) iodine is added to table salt 
B) fluoride is added to drinking water 
C) folic acid is added to grain products 
D) school immunizations are required 
A) iodine is added to table salt 
B) fluoride is added to drinking water 
C) folic acid is added to grain products 
D) school immunizations are required

Question 16

In addition to characteristic facial features,what other types of medical/physical complications might a person caring for an individual with Down Syndrome expect?

Accepted Answer

They are more at risk of heart

Question 17

Women who gain less than 20 pounds are more likely to have babies who are _____.

Accepted Answer

A) more likely to be obese during childhood 
B) above average in intelligence 
C) preterm and have low birth weight 
D) more likely to have heart disease later in life 
A) more likely to be obese during childhood 
B) above average in intelligence 
C) preterm and have low birth weight 
D) more likely to have heart disease later in life

Question 18

Although many people say that pregnant women should be "eating for two," how many more calories should a pregnant woman eat each day?

Accepted Answer

A) 2,000 
B) 1,000 
C) 800 
D) 300 
A) 2,000 
B) 1,000 
C) 800 
D) 300

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 boxers 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 boxers shorts and switch to tighter underwear,

Question 20

During the embryonic period,the mesoderm is formed,which will become the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) skin,hair,nails,sensory organs,and nervous system 
B) muscles,bones,reproductive system,and circulatory system 
C) digestive and respiratory systems 
D) hormonal and endocrine systems 
A) skin,hair,nails,sensory organs,and nervous system 
B) muscles,bones,reproductive system,and circulatory system 
C) digestive and respiratory systems 
D) hormonal and endocrine systems

Saad,a baby born 6 weeks prematurely is more at risk of not surviving than Nona,a baby who is full term because Saad's ______________ is/are still immature.

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?

According to the text,at what month can the fetus's heartbeat be heard with a stethoscope?

Why are males more likely to have X-linked inherited disorders?

What happens that determines the sex of the offspring?

While having a conversation with a friend who is pregnant,she says to you that since she is "carrying high" she will have a girl.Based upon the textbook,which of the following statements are you thinking?

How many ova are present in a female adolescent's ovaries in puberty?

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

Your friend's mother is extremely intelligent.As a result,even though he usually does OK in school (2.8 GPA)he is convinced that he is a genius.What do you think?

In the process of meiosis,how many chromosomes does the cell originally have and how many chromosomes are present when the gametes are formed?

The purpose of lanugo is to ____.

What is the term used to describe the fetus's likelihood of surviving outside of the uterus?

Fertilization is most likely to occur when intercourse occurs ____.

Many countries have a lower rate of pregnancies resulting in spina bifida because ____.

In addition to characteristic facial features,what other types of medical/physical complications might a person caring for an individual with Down Syndrome expect?

Women who gain less than 20 pounds are more likely to have babies who are _____.

Although many people say that pregnant women should be "eating for two," how many more calories should a pregnant woman eat each day?

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?

During the embryonic period,the mesoderm is formed,which will become the ____.

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Exam 2: Genetics and Prenatal Development

Saad,a baby born 6 weeks prematurely is more at risk of not surviving than Nona,a baby who is full term because Saad's ______________ is/are still immature.

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?

According to the text,at what month can the fetus's heartbeat be heard with a stethoscope?

Why are males more likely to have X-linked inherited disorders?

What happens that determines the sex of the offspring?

While having a conversation with a friend who is pregnant,she says to you that since she is "carrying high" she will have a girl.Based upon the textbook,which of the following statements are you thinking?

How many ova are present in a female adolescent's ovaries in puberty?

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

Your friend's mother is extremely intelligent.As a result,even though he usually does OK in school (2.8 GPA)he is convinced that he is a genius.What do you think?

In the process of meiosis,how many chromosomes does the cell originally have and how many chromosomes are present when the gametes are formed?

The purpose of lanugo is to ____.

What is the term used to describe the fetus's likelihood of surviving outside of the uterus?

Fertilization is most likely to occur when intercourse occurs ____.

Many countries have a lower rate of pregnancies resulting in spina bifida because ____.

In addition to characteristic facial features,what other types of medical/physical complications might a person caring for an individual with Down Syndrome expect?

Women who gain less than 20 pounds are more likely to have babies who are _____.

Although many people say that pregnant women should be "eating for two," how many more calories should a pregnant woman eat each day?

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?

During the embryonic period,the mesoderm is formed,which will become the ____.

A Cultural Approach to Human Development

Birth and the Newborn Child

Infancy

Toddlerhood

Early Childhood

Middle Childhood

Adolescence

Emerging Adulthood

Young Adulthood

Middle Adulthood

Late Adulthood

Death and Afterlife Beliefs

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