Question 1

The _____ prevents large molecules like red blood cells and harmful substances,such as most bacteria and maternal wastes,from entering the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A)  umbilical cord
B)  placental wall
C)  amniotic sheath
D)  ectodermE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Juan-Carlos was born full term but was underweight for his gestational age.He would be considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  preterm.
B)  premature.
C)  normal.
D)  small for date.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

According to evolutionary developmental psychologists,many evolved psychological mechanisms are _____.That is,the mechanisms apply only to a specific aspect of a person's makeup.

Accepted Answer

A)  domain-specific
B)  maladjusted
C)  non-operational
D)  general purpose devicesE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The middle layer of the embryo is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  mesoderm.
B)  cytoderm.
C)  endoderm.
D)  ectoderm.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Marlena,who just found out she is pregnant,has very poor eating habits.Her total calorie intake is very low.She eats very little protein and unbalanced amounts of vitamins and minerals.If she continues her present eating habits,which of the following is MOST likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  The baby will not be affected.
B)  The baby will develop Down syndrome.
C)  The baby is more likely to be malformed.
D)  The baby is more likely to have severe withdrawal symptoms.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Carrie's parents both have brown hair.However,Carrie gets genes for blonde hair from both parents,and as a result she has blonde hair.This indicates that the gene for blonde hair is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  recessive gene.
B)  dominant gene.
C)  susceptibility gene.
D)  longevity gene.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

A strategy that can help to prevent neural tube defects is for women to take:

Accepted Answer

A)  food rich in vitamin C.
B)  adequate amounts of the B vitamin folic acid.
C)  medication for diabetes.
D)  food that is not contaminated with mercury.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

In assessing the health of newborns,the _____ identifies high-risk infants who need resuscitation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rogers-Randall Assessment
B)  Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale
C)  Wechsler Infant Intelligence Scale
D)  Apgar ScaleE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Paul suffers from hemophilia.Suggest an appropriate treatment option for Paul's condition.

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin
B)  Blood transfusions/injections
C)  Physical therapy
D)  Corrective surgery at birthE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

_____ is the way an individual's genotype is expressed in observable and measurable characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A)  RNA
B)  DNA
C)  Phenotype
D)  StereotypeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following diseases is transmitted to the newborn during delivery through the birth canal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabetes
B)  West Nile Virus
C)  Rubella
D)  Genital herpesE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

This process,which takes place at approximately 6 to 24 weeks after conception,involves cells moving from their point of origin to their appropriate locations and creating the different levels,structures,and regions of the brain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This process,which takes place at approximately 6...

Question 13

The CenteringPregnancy program

Accepted Answer

A)  uses the newest prenatal diagnostic tests to assess the developing fetus.
B)  uses group settings and longer sessions to help prepare women for positive pregnancy experiences.
C)  is not endorsed by physicians and midwives.
D)  has increased the number of preterm births and extremely preterm births among its participants.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the impact of teratogens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Very few fetuses are exposed to teratogens,so it is easy to determine which teratogen causes which defect.
B)  Fetuses are safe from the effects of teratogens during the first trimester.
C)  Teratogens cause anatomical defects only after organogenesis is complete.
D)  Exposure to teratogens does more damage when it occurs at some points in development than at others.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

Erin is 90 years old.She has relatively good health and is fully mobile.Most of Erin's blood relatives lived to a ripe,old age.Which of the following genes might be responsible for this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Susceptibility genes
B)  Longevity genes
C)  Vulnerability genes
D)  Mutated genesE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

_____,the units of hereditary information,are short segments of DNA.They direct cells to reproduce themselves and to assemble proteins.

Accepted Answer

A)  Genes
B)  Chromosomes
C)  RNA
D)  RibosomesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

_____ position refers to the baby's position in the uterus that causes the buttocks to be the first part to emerge from the vagina.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fetal
B)  Breech
C)  Asynclitic
D)  StandardE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Janelle is considering hiring a doula to help with childbirth.What is a doula and how are they different from midwives?

Accepted Answer

Doula is a Greek word that means "a woma...

Question 19

_____ refers to the attachment of the blastocyst to the uterine wall.

Accepted Answer

A)  Implantation
B)  Conception
C)  Fertilization
D)  InvolutionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Naveen is entering the third stage of childbirth,also known as the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  postpartum
B)  umbilical procedure
C)  afterbirth
D)  detachmentE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 2: Biological Beginnings

The middle layer of the embryo is called the:

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_____,the units of hereditary information,are short segments of DNA.They direct cells to reproduce themselves and to assemble proteins.

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_____ is the way an individual's genotype is expressed in observable and measurable characteristics.

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Carrie's parents both have brown hair.However,Carrie gets genes for blonde hair from both parents,and as a result she has blonde hair.This indicates that the gene for blonde hair is a:

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Naveen is entering the third stage of childbirth,also known as the _____ stage.

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_____ position refers to the baby's position in the uterus that causes the buttocks to be the first part to emerge from the vagina.

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This process,which takes place at approximately 6 to 24 weeks after conception,involves cells moving from their point of origin to their appropriate locations and creating the different levels,structures,and regions of the brain.

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Which of the following diseases is transmitted to the newborn during delivery through the birth canal?

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The CenteringPregnancy program

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A strategy that can help to prevent neural tube defects is for women to take:

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the impact of teratogens?

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Erin is 90 years old.She has relatively good health and is fully mobile.Most of Erin's blood relatives lived to a ripe,old age.Which of the following genes might be responsible for this?

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According to evolutionary developmental psychologists,many evolved psychological mechanisms are _____.That is,the mechanisms apply only to a specific aspect of a person's makeup.

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Juan-Carlos was born full term but was underweight for his gestational age.He would be considered:

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Marlena,who just found out she is pregnant,has very poor eating habits.Her total calorie intake is very low.She eats very little protein and unbalanced amounts of vitamins and minerals.If she continues her present eating habits,which of the following is MOST likely to occur?

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Paul suffers from hemophilia.Suggest an appropriate treatment option for Paul's condition.

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The _____ prevents large molecules like red blood cells and harmful substances,such as most bacteria and maternal wastes,from entering the fetus.

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_____ refers to the attachment of the blastocyst to the uterine wall.

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In assessing the health of newborns,the _____ identifies high-risk infants who need resuscitation.

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Janelle is considering hiring a doula to help with childbirth.What is a doula and how are they different from midwives?

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