Question 1

Dori takes a vitamin A derivative called Accutane to treat her acne.Dori is considering becoming pregnant.Dori should know that exposure to Accutane during the

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A)   first trimester rarely has any impact on the developing organism.
B)   prenatal period can produce gross deformities of the embryo's arms and legs.
C)   first trimester results in eye, ear, skull, brain, heart, and immune system abnormalities.
D)   second trimester results in malformations of the uterus in daughters and increased risk of testicular cancer in sons.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Anesthetics

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A)   are not used in childbirth in the United States.
B)   block sensation.
C)   relieve pain and help the mother relax.
D)   are used in more than 80 percent of U.S. births.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Cerebral palsy results from

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A)   an extra X chromosome.
B)   a mutation in the twenty-first pair of chromosomes.
C)   a recessive disorder involving a harmful allele.
D)   brain damage before, during, or just after birth.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 4

The smell of __________ is likely to make Baby Meredith frown.

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A)   chocolate
B)   bananas
C)   rotten eggs
D)   milkE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

__________ helps stimulate early physical growth and is vital for emotional development as well.

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A)   Sound
B)   Pain
C)   Touch
D)   TasteE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The poorer the mother's diet,the __________,especially if malnutrition occurs during the last trimester.

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A)   greater the birth weight
B)   greater the loss in brain weight
C)   greater the brain weight
D)   smaller the heartE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Unlike other reflexes,the __________ reflex appears in a wide range of situations-with the newborn's body in a sideways or upside-down position,with feet touching walls or ceilings,and even with legs dangling in the air.

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A)   palmar grasp
B)   Moro
C)   stepping
D)   BabinskiE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The ovum

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A)   measures around 1/500 inch.
B)   is the size of a period at the end of a sentence.
C)   is the smallest cell in the human body.
D)   bursts from one of two ovaries about once every 7 days.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following statements about a blastocyst is true?

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A)   It consists of a single cell.
B)   By the fourth day, it is a hollow, fluid-filled ball made up of 60 to 70 cells.
C)   It is a membrane that helps to keep the temperature of the prenatal world constant.
D)   It is connected to the developing organism by the umbilical cord.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

The ectoderm folds over to form the

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A)   neural tube.
B)   lungs.
C)   heart.
D)   brain.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

__________ use during pregnancy has been linked to childhood and adolescent depression and aggression.

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A)   Prescription drug use
B)   Heroin
C)   Marijuana
D)   CocaineE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Define teratogen.List and describe the factors that determine the extent of harm done by a teratogen.

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Question 13

Which of the following statements about prenatal sensitive periods with respect to teratogens is true?

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A)   The fetal period is the time when serious defects are most likely to occur.
B)   During the embryonic period, teratogens usually affect the growth of sensory organs, such as the eyes and ears.
C)   In the period of the zygote, before implantation, teratogens rarely have any impact.
D)   During the fetal period, teratogens have no impact on the developing organism.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Around the time of birth,fathers often show

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A)   a drop in androgens.
B)   slight decreases in prolactin.
C)   moderate increases in androgens.
D)   moderate decreases in estrogens.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Small-for-date infants __________ than preterm infants.

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A)   have chubbier cheeks and larger eyes
B)   are less likely to die
C)   more often show evidence of brain damage
D)   more often are held close, touched, and talked to gentlyE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The mesoderm will become the

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A)   nervous system and skin.
B)   endocrine and digestive systems.
C)   muscles, skeleton, circulatory system, and other internal organs.
D)   digestive system, lungs, urinary tract, and glands.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following statements is supported by research on crying?

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A)   Fatigue is the most common cause of infant crying.
B)   Newborns often cry at the sound of another crying baby.
C)   Crying peaks at 12 weeks and then steadily declines.
D)   Nearly all infants show signs of colic in the first few months of life.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

The Quechua of Peru __________,a practice that reduces crying and promotes sleep.

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A)   massage their baby's body
B)   lift their babies to their shoulder and rock or walk with them
C)   dress young babies in layers of clothing and blankets
D)   use pacifiers with all infants and toddlersE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

The yolk sac

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A)   delivers food and oxygen to the developing organism.
B)   helps keep the temperature of the prenatal world constant.
C)   delivers nutrients and removes waste products.
D)   produces blood cells until the organs are mature enough to take over this function.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Babies who spend more time alert

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A)   probably receive less social stimulation.
B)   may have a slight advantage in mental development.
C)   tend to have more learning and memory difficulties.
D)   rarely reach REM sleep.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 3: Prenatal Development, birth, and the Newborn Baby

The poorer the mother's diet,the __________,especially if malnutrition occurs during the last trimester.

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Cerebral palsy results from

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Which of the following statements is supported by research on crying?

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Which of the following statements about prenatal sensitive periods with respect to teratogens is true?

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The Quechua of Peru __________,a practice that reduces crying and promotes sleep.

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The ectoderm folds over to form the

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Small-for-date infants __________ than preterm infants.

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Anesthetics

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Define teratogen.List and describe the factors that determine the extent of harm done by a teratogen.

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The yolk sac

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Which of the following statements about a blastocyst is true?

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__________ use during pregnancy has been linked to childhood and adolescent depression and aggression.

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Dori takes a vitamin A derivative called Accutane to treat her acne.Dori is considering becoming pregnant.Dori should know that exposure to Accutane during the

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__________ helps stimulate early physical growth and is vital for emotional development as well.

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The smell of __________ is likely to make Baby Meredith frown.

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Babies who spend more time alert

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The ovum

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Unlike other reflexes,the __________ reflex appears in a wide range of situations-with the newborn's body in a sideways or upside-down position,with feet touching walls or ceilings,and even with legs dangling in the air.

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Around the time of birth,fathers often show

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The mesoderm will become the

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