Question 1

How are gamete cells different from other cells in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   They have membranes that surround them.
B)   They contain genetic information.
C)   They disintegrate and die.
D)   They each contain 23 chromosomes rather than 23 pairs of chromosomes.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 2

When a nucleus of an egg cell is removed and replaced with the DNA from an adult cell, which of the following has just occurred?

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A)   DNA replacement
B)   Nuclear replacement
C)   Nuclear transplantation
D)   Hormonal replacement therapyE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

What is the first stage in the first trimester?

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A)   Germinal period
B)   Embryonic period
C)   Fetal period
D)   EffacementE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Differentiate between developmental viability and fetal viability.

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Developmental viability refers to the ab...

Question 5

Which of the following occurs during the embryonic period associated with pregnancy?

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A)   The fetus assumes the fetal position.
B)   The mother's heartbeat quickens.
C)   The placenta is formed.
D)   The fetus begins to suck and swallow.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The final psychological adaptation stage of the birth process is

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A)   the postpartum period.
B)   the expulsion of the placenta.
C)   the mother's move to a sterile delivery room.
D)   calling friends and family.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

When does the differentiation of the sex organs occur in fetal development?

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A)   The germinal period
B)   The embryonic period
C)   The fetal period
D)   The third trimesterE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

The attitudes of care and help for pregnant women in contrast to keeping the pregnancy secret as long as possible is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   adequacy vs. vulnerability.
B)   trust vs. mistrust.
C)   autonomy vs. shame and doubt.
D)   solicitude vs. shame.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Luis is a 12-year-old boy. If one chromosome from one of his chromosome pairs is identified as having come from his father, from whom does the other chromosome in that pair come?

Accepted Answer

A)   It also comes from his father.
B)   It comes from his mother.
C)   It comes from Luis himself.
D)   There is no way to know.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

In the second trimester, the pregnant woman experiences early fetal movement called

Accepted Answer

A)   neural awakening.
B)   fluttering.
C)   amniotic waves.
D)   quickening.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Discuss how the number of legalized abortions has changed between 1973 and 2005. What are some of the influences on a mother's decision to have an abortion?

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The number of legalized abortions in the...

Question 12

Describe the ways in which a fetus impacts a pregnant woman's body. What physical and emotional changes can and do occur?

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During pregnancy, a fetus can have a sig...

Question 13

Which of the following is TRUE of two-thirds of infant deaths?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are the result of SIDS.
B)   They are the result of low birth weight.
C)   They occur within the first month after birth.
D)   They occur after the first 3 months after birth.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following uses of genetic technology is LEAST controversial in today's society?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cloning of mammals
B)   Using gene therapy to treat a known disease
C)   Gene transfer
D)   Genetic fingerprintingE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

What is the most important factor that contributes to prematurity for babies born to mothers age 16 and younger?

Accepted Answer

A)   The mother's lack of social support
B)   The mother's inadequate diet
C)   The mother's biological immaturity
D)   The mother's anxietyE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Anesthetic used during delivery can induce depression in the neonate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is TRUE of the DNA molecule?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is spherical.
B)   It is shaped like a twisted rope ladder.
C)   It is conical.
D)   It is in the form of a pyramid.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Describe how stress can affect fetal development.

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Stress can have a significant impact on ...

Question 19

A mother who agrees to carry an implanted embryo for her daughter and then gives the birthed baby to her daughter to raise has assisted

Accepted Answer

A)   as a grandmother proxy.
B)   with in vitro fertilization.
C)   as a surrogate mother.
D)   in an illegal procedure.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

How might genetic counseling influence the gene pool?

Accepted Answer

A)   Deciding not to have children decreases the incidence of a disease over time.
B)   Counseling increases the risk-taking behaviors of couples who carry a genetic disease.
C)   Counseling results in gene transfer therapy.
D)   Genetic counseling cannot influence the gene pool.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following occurs during the embryonic period associated with pregnancy?

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