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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.
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Which of the following statements about age of consent is NOT accurate?

A
It varies from state to state.
B
Violating it may result in a prison sentence.
C
Violating it may result in being tagged as a sex offender.
D
It is determined by the parents, not the government.
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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
4

Which of the following are types of hereditary disorders?

A
single-gene and chromosomal
B
complex and duplex
C
single-gene and duplex
D
all of the above
5

Which statement is NOT true about physical exercise for pregnant women?

A
It relieves stress.
B
Pregnant women can work out as long and often as they want.
C
It helps build stamina for delivery.
D
It helps with postpartum depression after delivery.
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The safest and most natural way to deliver a baby is vaginally. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
7

Which of the following is NOT a hormone method of birth control?

A
birth control patch
B
vaginal ring
C
sponge
D
IUD
8

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.
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To stay abstinent, one should __________.

A
practice refusal skills
B
practice avoidance techniques
C
set limits and stick to them
D
all of the above
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Abstinence is the only birth control method that has a zero percent failure rate for an unplanned pregnancy and 100 percent rate of protection against STIs. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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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
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Chromosomes are composed of DNA.

A
T
B
F
13

Which of the following contraceptive methods do females NOT use?

A
cervical cap
B
vasectomy
C
tubal ligation
D
sponge
14

Very few teens become infected with STIs.

A
T
B
F
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Prenatal care is not necessary until the first trimester has ended. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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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.
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A mother should do all of the following EXCEPT:

A
avoid gaining over 35 pounds
B
avoid alcohol
C
avoid smoking
D
increase calorie intake by 500 calories to support the unborn fetus
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Stage 1 of delivery averages about 8 hours but may be longer for first-time mothers. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
19

During stage 2 of labor, the placenta and umbilical cord are delivered. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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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

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