Human development answering questions
HD101 Week 2
Ch. 2 Genetics, Prenatal Development, and Birth
Study Questions: (10 points) – Write responses to each of the following questions. Write the responses in your own words, do not copy and paste from your textbook, or another source. Cite a reference for the information provided for each question. Include a reference list.
Rubric
· Responses to questions are accurate. – 5 points
· Each question has a reference citation in APA format; reference list is included/accurate. – 2 points.
· Responses are written in student’s voice. – 3 points.
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1. Please define and give an example of the following terminology:
Dominant genes
Definition:
Example:
Recessive genes
Definition:
Example:
Genotype
Definition:
Example:
Phenotype
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Example:
2. What are gene by environment interactions (GxE)?
3. Please provide one example for each of the following types of gene by environment (GxE) interactions:
a) Passive
b) Active
c) Evocative
4. Name and describe what happens in each of the three stages of pregnancy.
a) Stage 1: ____________________
Description:
b) Stage 2: ____________________
Description:
c) Stage 3: ____________________
Description:
5. Name and describe what happens during the three stages of labor.
a) Stage 1: ____________________
Description:
b) Stage 2: ____________________
Description:
c) Stage 3: ____________________
Description:
6. What is the age of viability?
7. What advice would you give to someone who is ready for pregnancy? Be sure to include diet, exercise, drug & alcohol use, and prenatal care?
8. What is a teratogen. Provide a definition. What are the possible effects of alcohol, smoking, prescription medicine, and other drugs?
9. What are some benefits for children that come from having involved dads?