AnswersLHS-Psychology 1 cr.Theoretical Issues in Development

Prenatal Development Answers

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3

Which of the following does not occur during the embryonic stage?

A
The bones become fully developed.
B
The tail begins to recede.
C
The heart, brain, and spinal cord develop.
D
The eyes and ears begin to form.
4

__________ occurs when the mother’s body begins to fight off foreign blood protein produced by the fetus.

A
Non-teratogenesis
B
Rh-factor incompatibility
C
Reduced blood oxygenation
D
A neural tube defect
5

Which prenatal stage begins when a zygote is created through fertilization?

A
fetal stage
B
zygote stage
C
embryonic stage
D
germinal stage
6

In which prenatal stage is a fetus' genitalia clearly male or female?

A
zygote stage
B
germinal stage
C
embryonic stage
D
fetal stage
8

All of the following are possible causes of preeclampsia except __________.

A
genes
B
stress
C
low birth weight
D
autoimmune disorders
10

The __________ is the age at which a fetus can survive in the event that it is born early.

A
prenatal age
B
age of viability
C
age of sustainability
D
gestational age
11

A fetus is said to reach full term around _____ weeks.

A
27-30
B
30-34
C
37-40
D
40-44
12

A woman should gain an average of 25-35 pounds during pregnancy in order for healthy development of the fetus.

A
T
B
F
13

During weeks 17-20, quickening occurs, which is when the __________.

A
fetus’ sense of hearing is developing at a rapid pace
B
mother can hear the fetus’ heartbeat with headphones
C
fetus’ heart rate increases to 150 beats per minute
D
mother is able to feel the fetus move inside her womb
14

Proper nutrition during pregnancy helps the placenta develop healthily.

A
T
B
F
15

At the embryonic stage, the zygote becomes the embryo. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F

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