Deck 3: Prenatal Development

Question 1

In the last century global infant mortality rates have

A) increased.
B) decreased.
C) stayed about the same.
D) It is hard to say because of lack of records.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

How long can a sperm survive in the female body?

A) 2 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 48 hours
D) 72 hours

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The fetal period lasts

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Only about _________ fertilized eggs develop to maturity.

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

Which layer becomes the heart and circulatory systems?

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

Question 7

Fertilization usually occurs in the

A) uterus.
B) cervix.
C) Fallopian tube.
D) cilia.

Question 8

Twins are caused by two sperm entering the egg at the same time.

Question 9

More than 50% of fertilized eggs fail to implant on the wall of the uterus.

Question 10

The __________period is the first 2 weeks after fertilization.

A) fetal
B) embryonic
C) germinal
D) zygotic

Question 11

Which of the following chromosomal patterns is a girl?

A) XX
B) XY
C) XXY
D) XYY

Question 12

Which layer develops into the nervous system?

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

Question 13

How long is human gestation?

A) 40 weeks
B) 9 months
C) 300 days
D) All of the above

Question 14

Cell division in gametes is achieved by

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

Question 15

Biologically,ova and sperm are known as

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

Question 16

A man releases about _______________ sperm in each ejaculation.

A) 300
B) 3000
C) 30,000
D) 300,000,000

Question 17

Of the sperm released during intercourse,about __________ reach the egg.

A) 20
B) 200
C) 2000
D) 2

Question 18

The embryoblast becomes the placenta.

Question 19

About how many ripened ova does a woman have during her reproductive life?

A) 400
B) 4000
C) 40,000
D) 400,000

Question 20

A fertilized egg is called a zygote.

Question 21

As early as 14 weeks,the mother can feel the baby move,which is known as

A) lanugo.
B) quickening.
C) vernix.
D) butterflies.

Question 22

An average newborn is about _________inches long and weighs about ________pounds.

A) 12; 6
B) 14; 7
C) 18; 7
D) 22;9

Question 23

Mary's baby was born with distinctive facial features,short stature,and intellectual disabilities that were entirely preventable.The baby most likely has

A) Down syndrome.
B) Fetal Alcohol syndrome.
C) second-hand smoke exposure.
D) a cocaine-addicted mother.

Question 24

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.

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

Question 25

The easiest way to prevent FAS is

A) to drink alcohol in moderation.
B) to ask the doctor before drinking.
C) to not drink alcohol at all.
D) to only drink during the last trimester.

Question 26

One of the first senses the baby develops is

A) vision.
B) taste.
C) smell.
D) hearing.

Question 27

The "Mozart Effect" has been scientifically proven to raise IQ.

Question 28

Explain the use of and controversy over stem cells.

Question 29

The age of viability refers to

A) when the heart starts beating.
B) when the brain takes over development.
C) when the baby can survive outside the womb.
D) when birth is imminent.

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

How much alcohol does it take for Fetal Alcohol syndrome to occur?

A) 1 drink per day
B) 2 drinks per day
C) 3 drinks per month
D) No one knows for sure.

Question 32

Two of the most influential impacts of a teratogen are

A) timing and dosage.
B) amount and age of fetus.
C) response and dosage.
D) threshold and timing.

Question 33

By the 8th week,when the woman usually realizes she is pregnant,all the baby's essential organs are in place,including heart,brain,nose,lips,ears,and limbs and the baby is responsive to touch.

Question 34

Anything that can cause harm to the developing baby is called a

A) poison.
B) habituation.
C) monster.
D) teratogen.

Question 35

The brain sheds excess cells much like a gardener prunes trees and bushes and for similar reasons.

Question 36

By the time a woman realizes she has missed her period,most of the baby's major organs are in place and the brain has developed into five components.

Question 37

_____________means a person gets used to something and so they ignore it.

A) Novelization
B) Habituation
C) Learning
D) Maturation

Question 38

The period of the fetus is for growth and finishing as all the essential body parts are in place.

Question 39

Research using The Cat in the Hat showed that babies recognize their mother's voices and preferred that book to others read aloud by Mom.

Question 40

Which technique uses sound waves to check on the developing baby?

A) amniocentesis
B) ultrasound
C) fetal monitoring
D) chorionic villi sampling

Question 41

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

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

Question 42

Babies born to heavy smokers are likely to have a low birth weight,smaller than normal head circumference,and short height.

Question 43

If a woman gets the German measles Rubella) during pregnancy,her baby may be deaf and have cataracts or be blind.

Question 44

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

Question 45

Environmental influences such as stress,radiation,and mercury have no major impact on the developing baby and the mother.

Question 46

What disease affects more women than HIV and STDs combined?

A) hypothyroid
B) depression
C) diabetes
D) Turner's

Question 47

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?

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

Question 48

Brenda has syphilis.What type of delivery should she choose?

A) vaginal
B) Cesarean
C) water
D) Lamaze

Question 49

At about weeks 30 gestation,Amy developed diabetes but had never had it before.She probably has ____________diabetes.

A) Type I
B) Type II
C) gestational
D) juvenile

Question 50

Ashley is an average-size woman.Her doctor tells her that she should expect to gain __________ pounds during her pregnancy.

A) 5 to 10
B) 15 to 25
C) 25 to 35
D) 28 to 40

Question 51

__________ 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.

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

Question 52

Which drug will cause the baby to go through withdrawal both in the womb and after birth?

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

Question 53

Joe was born with tremors,irritability,and problems with sleeping,and was

A) smoked cigarettes.
B) used crack cocaine.
C) drank alcohol.
D) used heroin.

Question 54

When the embryo implants itself in the Fallopian tube,this is called

A) totally normal.
B) placenta previa.
C) eclampsia.
D) an ectopic pregnancy.

Question 55

During Sarah's pregnancy,her uterus has grown 20 times its normal size,and her heart has enlarged about 12%.Her doctor tells her that

A) she is being admitted to the hospital immediately.
B) she will have to have a Cesarean delivery
C) she has a cardiac condition.
D) she is not to worry; she is normal.

Question 56

Who is at the highest risk for fetal damage or death?

A) Judy in her first pregnancy has O + blood, and the baby has A-.
B) Kari in her second pregnancy has B+ blood, and the baby has B +.
C) Kaylen in her third pregnancy has A- blood, and the baby has O+.
D) Chelsea in her first pregnancy has A+ blood, and the baby has O+ blood.

Question 57

Kristen's pregnancy has been complicated with placenta previa.This most likely could be due to:

A) her drug use.
B) her genetics.
C) her smoking.
D) the shape of her uterus.

Question 58

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

Question 59

An infant born naturally can pick up the mother's sexually transmitted diseases.

Question 60

Which of the following are typical symptoms in pregnancy?

A) fatigue
B) nausea, heartburn
C) feet swelling, shortness of breath
D) all of the above

Question 61

_____________Americans have the highest infant mortality rate.

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

Question 62

Infertility statistics suggest that the best ages for a woman to have a child are between

A) 15 and19.
B) 19 and 26.
C) 27 and 34.
D) 35 and 39.

Question 63

The inability to conceive after one year is known as

A) in vitro.
B) infertility.
C) Willendorf syndrome.
D) polycystic ovary syndrome.

Question 64

______________ is a treatment method for infertility in which both the egg and sperm are handled outside the human body.

A) Artificial insemination
B) Assisted reproductive technology
C) The test tube
D) Implantation

Question 65

In vitro fertilization often results in

A) one embryo.
B) two embryos.
C) multiple embryos.
D) placing the mother at risk for myasthenia gravis.

Question 66

____________ accounts for almost 25% of female infertility.

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

Question 67

IVF is an economically feasible treatment and is usually covered by most insurance.

Question 68

Explain the pros and cons of telling a child conceived by ART the truth about his or her biological heritage.

Question 69

Wearing "tightie whities " instead of boxers could be a reason for male infertility.

Question 70

Between 1980 and 2007,the percentage of births by unmarried women

A) stayed the same.
B) doubled.
C) tripled.
D) declined.

Question 71

The definition of infertility depends on the man's age.

Question 72

Discuss why IVF and multiple births are problematic.

Question 73

If a couple is infertile,the problem must be with the woman's reproductive system.

Question 74

The first person to be born using in vitro fertilization IVF) was __________ in 1978.

A) Louise Black
B) Louise Brown
C) Louise Hunter
D) Louise Smith

Question 75

Explain how in vitro fertilization is performed.

Question 76

All multiple fetus pregnancies are high risk.

Question 77

The rate of twin births in the United States has _____________ since 1980.

A) increased
B) decreased
C) stayed about the same
D) not been recorded

Question 78

Martha married in 1800 and could expect to bear an average of __________children.

A) two
B) three
C) five
D) seven

Question 79

Every year,about ___________ women in the United States have babies without receiving adequate prenatal health care.

A) 1000
B) 10,000
C) 100,000
D) 1 million

Question 80

Couples who have IVF are more likely to have a multiple birth.