Quiz: Prenatal Development
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Questions25
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The quiz:
Covers theLearnmaterial fromModule 2: Week 2.
Contains25 multiple-choice and true/falsequestions.
Islimitedto1 hour.
Allows1 attempt.
Isworth 25 points.
This quiz isopen book/open notes. You may use any course resources
while taking the quiz.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module 2: Week 2.
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Question 1
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Which process is used to provide the physical stimulation needed by preterm
infants?
kangaroo care
koala care
electrotherapy
because preterm infants are so fragile, stimulation is discouraged.
Question 2
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This structure permits food and oxygen to reach the developing child, and
safely removes waste products.
fallopian tubes
amniotic fluid
endometrium
placenta
Question 3
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During the _______ month the lungs can expand and contract to practice
breathing techniques (even though oxygen is still supplied through the
placenta).
first
second
third
fourth
Question 4
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The period of the _______ lasts from implantation through the 8th week of
pregnancy.
zygote
embryo
fetus
Question 5
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The inner layer of cells within the blastocyst:
placenta
fimbria
embryonic disk
trophoblast
Question 6
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Induced labor is:
the process of artificially starting labor.
always more efficient than natural childbirth.
is used in a majority of births.
is only used in cases of medical necessity.
Question 7
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Surgical procedure in which the baby is removed from the uterus through an
incision made in the mother’s abdomen.
Hysterectomy
Cesarean delivery
Episiotomy
Lamaze
Question 8
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The baby’s immune system is bolstered in the last month of pregnancy by:
vitamin supplements
intrauterine vaccinations
antibodies from his or her mother’s blood
dietary intervention
Question 9
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Cell division and differentiation begins _________.
within hours after fertilization.
about one week after fertilization.
about two weeks after fertilization.
after the zygote implants in the endometrium.
Question 10
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Between 23 and 30 weeks connections form between the cerebral cortex and
the brain regions that recognize _______ sensitivity.
light
sound
taste
pain
Question 11
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Which form of prenatal diagnostic test is used most often?
amniocentesis
chorionic villus sampling
ultrasound
maternal blood testing
Question 12
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The prenatal stages of development occur in this order:
embryo> fetus> zygote
fetus> zygote> embryo
zygote> embryo> fetus
Question 13
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A white, cheese-like substance that provides a protective layer over the
fetus’ skin.
amnion
chorion
lanugo
vernix
Question 14
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Teratogens seem to have the most profound effect on developing infants
during this prenatal period:
zygote
embryo
fetus
Question 15
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This milestone is reached between 17 and 19 weeks:
brain activity
quickening
independent breathing
production of blood cells
Question 16
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The period of the _______ lasts from fertilization to implantation.
zygote
embryo
fetus
Question 17
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Is it safe for a woman to give birth at home?
Yes. Birth is a natural process with no dangers involved.
No. Birth is a complex process that requires the assistance of trained
professionals.
Maybe. Home delivery is typically safe if the mother is not at risk for
complications, and a trained mid-wife is attending.
Question 18
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FASD is one of the leading causes of birth defects and is also associated with
many developmental disabilities. FASD stands for:
Failed Abortion Spectrum Disorders
Familial Autism Spectrum Disorders
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
None of these.
Question 19
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A thinning of the cervix tissues to allow delivery of the baby
encroachment
effacement
empowerment
excisement
Question 20
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Induced labor introduces some degree of risk for the infant.
True
False
Question 21
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Hormones released during puberty cause the ______ to release one (or
possibly more) mature ova.
uterus
fallopian tubes
kidneys
ovaries
Question 22
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An unborn child is unlikely to survive outside the womb before 22 weeks
gestation because the _______ are not yet mature.
digestive organs
lungs
glands
sensory organs
Question 23
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The placenta is connected to the embryo by the:
umbilical cord
fallopian tubes
chorion
ectoderm
Question 24
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Some studies indicate that preferences related to this sense may be formed
in utero.
touch
taste
hearing
sight
Question 25
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Females are born with all the eggs their body will ever produce, while males
often produce sperm throughout their lifespan.
True
False
Quiz Score:25out of 25
