Question 1

Which of the following organs or systems develops FIRST in prenatal development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visual system
B)  Spinal cord
C)  Urogenital system
D)  LiverE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Samantha has been diagnosed with _____,which is a glandular dysfunction that interferes with mucus production.

Accepted Answer

A)  cystic fibrosis
B)  Huntington's disease
C)  PKU
D)  Tay-Sachs diseaseE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

According to recent studies,the number of protein-producing genes is predicted to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  greater than 100,000.
B)  greater than 200,000.
C)  less than 5,000.
D)  less than 20,000.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Describe the characteristics of the CenteringPregnancy program,designed to improve prenatal care for pregnant women.

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This program is relationship-centered an...

Question 5

Which of the following maternal diseases carries the risk of delivering very large infants,weighing 10 pounds or more?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genital herpes
B)  AIDS
C)  Gestational diabetes
D)  SyphilisE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Neuronal migration occurs at approximately _____ weeks after conception.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 8
B)  3 to 12
C)  4 to 15
D)  6 to 24E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

A teratogen is any agent that can cause:

Accepted Answer

A)  organogenesis.
B)  birth defects.
C)  fetal movement.
D)  maternal back pain.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

The nucleus of each human cell contains _____,which are threadlike structures made up of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) .

Accepted Answer

A)  mitochondria
B)  ribosomes
C)  chromosomes
D)  mesosomesE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

Define gene * environment (G * E)interaction.Give an example of a study (either your own or one from the book)that could illustrate the interaction between genes and the environment.

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Gene * environment (G * E)interaction re...

Question 10

The formation of a connection,especially a physical one between parents and the newborn,is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  bonding.
B)  connecting.
C)  conjoining.
D)  basking.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

All of the following are ways to effectively treat postpartum depression EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise
B)  Antidepressant drugs
C)  Cognitive Therapy
D)  Withdrawal of social supportE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

What are the three ways that heredity and environment are correlated,as described by behavior geneticist Sandra Scarr?

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Behavior geneticist Sandra Scarr describ...

Question 13

Amniocentesis is typically performed between:

Accepted Answer

A)  the 2nd and 4th weeks of pregnancy.
B)  the 8th and 12th weeks of pregnancy.
C)  the 15th and 18th weeks of pregnancy.
D)  the 25th and 28th weeks of pregnancy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The genome-wide association method is used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  identify genetic variations linked to a particular disease.
B)  uncover the role of the environment in our decision-making processes.
C)  identify individuals who have cancer.
D)  improve exercise and nutrition for pregnant women.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

A prenatal medical procedure in which a sample of amniotic fluid is withdrawn by syringe and tested for chromosomal or metabolic disorders.

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The answer of A prenatal medical procedure in which a...

Question 16

Rachel loves to read books and also encourages her daughter to read by regularly taking her to the local library and buying her lots of books.Rachel's daughter is now an avid reader.This reflects a(n) _____ correlation.

Accepted Answer

A)  passive genotype-environment
B)  evocative genotype-environment
C)  influential genotype-environment
D)  active (niche-picking) genotype-environmentE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Petra is at the fourth month of her pregnancy.Her unborn child is now referred to as a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  gamete.
B)  zygote.
C)  fetus.
D)  embryo.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

A chromosomal abnormality that is characterized by an extra copy of chromosome 21.A person with this disorder typically has a round face,a flattened skull,an extra fold of skin over the eyelids,a protruding tongue,short limbs,and retardation of motor and mental abilities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A chromosomal abnormality that is characterized by...

Question 19

Which of the following is the Apgar Scale especially good at determining?

Accepted Answer

A)  The severity of limb deformities of the newborn
B)  Identifying the newborn's susceptibility to common postnatal complications
C)  The newborn's ability to respond to stress of delivery
D)  The newborn's lactose toleranceE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Sidra has a baby that was born at 27 weeks.Her baby is considered to be a:

Accepted Answer

A)  very preterm infant.
B)  moderately preterm infant.
C)  mildly preterm infant.
D)  extremely preterm infant.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Sidra has a baby that was born at 27 weeks.Her baby is considered to be a:

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The nucleus of each human cell contains _____,which are threadlike structures made up of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) .

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The formation of a connection,especially a physical one between parents and the newborn,is called:

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A chromosomal abnormality that is characterized by an extra copy of chromosome 21.A person with this disorder typically has a round face,a flattened skull,an extra fold of skin over the eyelids,a protruding tongue,short limbs,and retardation of motor and mental abilities.

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Define gene * environment (G * E)interaction.Give an example of a study (either your own or one from the book)that could illustrate the interaction between genes and the environment.

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Which of the following organs or systems develops FIRST in prenatal development?

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A teratogen is any agent that can cause:

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Describe the characteristics of the CenteringPregnancy program,designed to improve prenatal care for pregnant women.

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Neuronal migration occurs at approximately _____ weeks after conception.

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What are the three ways that heredity and environment are correlated,as described by behavior geneticist Sandra Scarr?

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All of the following are ways to effectively treat postpartum depression EXCEPT:

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Rachel loves to read books and also encourages her daughter to read by regularly taking her to the local library and buying her lots of books.Rachel's daughter is now an avid reader.This reflects a(n) _____ correlation.

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Amniocentesis is typically performed between:

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According to recent studies,the number of protein-producing genes is predicted to be:

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Which of the following maternal diseases carries the risk of delivering very large infants,weighing 10 pounds or more?

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Which of the following is the Apgar Scale especially good at determining?

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A prenatal medical procedure in which a sample of amniotic fluid is withdrawn by syringe and tested for chromosomal or metabolic disorders.

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Samantha has been diagnosed with _____,which is a glandular dysfunction that interferes with mucus production.

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The genome-wide association method is used to:

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Petra is at the fourth month of her pregnancy.Her unborn child is now referred to as a(n) :

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