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Prenatal Development/Birth Test

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In general, which factor is NOT critical when pregnant?
A.
getting regular prenatal checkups
B.
avoiding tobacco
C.
avoiding drugs and alcohol
D.
weighing yourself daily
D
Which of these statements describes the role of information for genetic diseases?
A.
It's nice to know about the diseases, but it doesn't affect the outcomes.
B.
Information can help us to understand and manage genetic diseases.
C.
Information is only important after the disease appears.
D.
Information can be used to cure most genetic diseases.
B
Genes are segments of a chromosome that are responsible for specific hereditary traits. T o F
T
Gene testing is foolproof since it scans the building blocks of humans. T o F
F
The normal function of a gene is to __________.
A.
encode a protein
B.
prevent illness
C.
mutate into other cells
D.
determine personality
A
Which is NOT a process in the second trimester?
A.
The baby uses all five senses.
B.
Hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes develop.
C.
Finger and toenails grow.
D.
The baby has a regular sleep cycle.
A
Complex diseases are caused by imperfections in multiple genes. T o F
T
Gene therapy is a process whereby normal genes are injected to replace abnormal genes. T o F
T
Which of the following statements BEST describes chromosomes?
A.
Humans have 460 chromosomes in every cell.
B.
Chromosomes are arranged in 230 pairs.
C.
Chromosomes carry the codes for hereditary traits.
D.
Chromosomes are found outside the nucleus of each human cell.
B
Cystic fibrosis is a disease that __________.
A.
causes all those infected to live only into their teen years
B.
makes it difficult to breathe
C.
can be cured with proper medication
D.
occurs most frequently in people of Asian descent
B
Which of the following is TRUE about an epidural?
A.
typically injected into the amniotic fluid
B.
typically injected into the mother's spine
C.
can be self-administered
D.
numbs the mother from the waist up
B
Alcohol use can cause fetal alcohol syndrome in the unborn fetus. T o F
T
Which of the following is acceptable to use or take during pregnancy?
A.
tobacco
B.
alcohol
C.
medication unapproved by a doctor
D.
none of the above
D
The gestational age of the embryo is measured from when the sperm and egg unite. T o F
F
Stage 1 of delivery averages about 8 hours but may be longer for first-time mothers. T o F
T
Amniocentesis is a test in which fluid is removed from the uterus so the baby's genetic composition can be determined. T o F
T
Which of the following statements is NOT true about stage 3 of the birthing process.
A.
The placenta and umbilical cord are delivered.
B.
It lasts approximately 5 to 10 minutes.
C.
Intense contractions occur.
D.
The placenta remains intact.
C
Chromosomes are composed of DNA. T o F
T
The first trimester is the most critical time for an embryo or fetus. T o F
T
A(n) __________ is created when sperm meets egg and contains all DNA necessary to create a person.
A.
zygote
B.
blastocyst
C.
embryo
D.
fetus
A
Heredity refers to the __________.
A.
removal of DNA from the human body
B.
formation of chromosomes from DNA
C.
many types of female genes
D.
passing of traits from parents to children
D
Which of the following statements BEST describes DNA?
A.
DNA are the same as genes.
B.
All living things contain DNA.
C.
There are three bases that compose DNA.
D.
Billions of people in the world have the same genetic code.
B
Dominant traits include __________.
A.
cleft chin and attached earlobes
B.
dimples and attached earlobes
C.
dimples and no widow's peak
D.
cleft chin and free earlobes
D
Genetic research and testing includes __________.
A.
the Human Genome Project
B.
gene therapy
C.
genetically engineering drugs
D.
all of the above
D
The greatest risk of forming birth defects and miscarriage occur in the fetal stage. T o F
T
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