PSYC 210 Quiz Prenatal

PSYC 210 Quiz: Prenatal Development

1. Sperm typically reach the fallopian tubes and attempt to fertilize an available ovum approximately ______ after ejaculation.
2. By the end of the ______ week the sex of the baby can be determined with an ultrasound.
3. This prenatal diagnostic test is used to determine the position of the fetus when conducting other more invasive procedures.
4. Unborn children exposed to illegal drugs in the womb suffer immediate and long-term negative effects.
5. This milestone is reached between 17 and 19 weeks:
6. The age of viability may occur as early as ______.
7. The lining of the uterus which is expelled during a woman’s menstrual period.
8. Preterm delivery is defined as any child born before the _____ week of gestation.
9. The prenatal stages of development occur in this order:
10. _ are strong pain killers sometimes used during labor and delivery that block sensation.
11. Low-birth weight babies are those born weighing less than ____ pounds.
12. Two prenatal diagnostic tests carry some risk of miscarriage. They are:
13. During the last six weeks of pregnancy, an infant can recognize:
14. All prescription drugs are tested and safe for pregnant mothers.
15. The term used to describe the opening of the cervix which allows the delivery of the baby.
16. The period of the _______ lasts from fertilization to implantation.
17. During the _____ month the eyes, ears, nose, jaw and neck form along with the arms, legs, fingers, and toes.
18. Is it safe for a woman to give birth at home?
19. According to Chaabane & Berard, the extent to which a developing child is impacted by a teratogen depends on the _______ and _______of exposure (choose the word pair that best completes this statement).
20. While millions of sperm are ejaculated during intercourse, only about one in ______ ever reach the ovum.
21. Prenatal environmental agents that can potentially cause a variety of unwanted outcomes related to development.
22. Amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, ultrasound, and maternal blood analysis are all used for ________ assessment.
23. This prenatal diagnostic test is often used to screen for Down Syndrome (especially in mothers over 35 years of age).
24. During the _______ month the eyelids can open and close.
25. Females are born with all the eggs their body will ever produce, while males often produce sperm throughout their lifespan.
26. The developing baby implants (connects to his or her mother’s uterine wall) around the ________ day after conception.
27. Contractions that are also known as “false labor.”
28. Cell division and differentiation begins _________.
29. Cells that have the potential to form any specialized structure in the body are:
30. This prenatal diagnostic test is conducted by withdrawing fluid from the amniotic sac (around the 14th – 16th week of pregnancy) using a needle.

Set 2

1. The layer of the embryonic disk that will develop into the digestive system, lungs, urinary tract, and glands is called the:
2. This prenatal diagnostic test is often used to screen for Down Syndrome (especially in mothers over 35 years of age).
3. Which process is used to provide the physical stimulation needed by preterm infants?
4. Between 23 and 30 weeks connections form between the cerebral cortex and the brain regions that recognize _______ sensitivity.
5. According to Lee, He, & Ma, this sense may be linked to attachment.
6. The startle response in which the neonate arches her back, flings the arms and legs outward, and then pulls them back to the chest.
7. By the time the developing child is about ______ long, neurons are forming, the heart is beating, and the backbone, ribs, and digestive tract have begun to appear.
8. Protective fluid that keeps the temperature of the prenatal world consistent, and provides a cushion against jolts caused by the woman’s movements:
9. FASD is one of the leading causes of birth defects and is also associated with many developmental disabilities. FASD stands for:
10. Factors that might prevent sperm from reaching a viable ovum include all the following EXCEPT:
11. During the _______ month the eyelids can open and close.
12. This prenatal diagnostic test is conducted by withdrawing fluid from the amniotic sac (around the 14th – 16th week of pregnancy) using a needle.
13. The absence of oxygen.
14. Some factors which contribute to low birth weight babies include all of the following EXCEPT:
15. Which form of prenatal diagnostic test poses the greatest risk to the developing child?
16. By the end of the ______ week the sex of the baby can be determined with an ultrasound.
17. Downy hair that covers most of the fetus’ skin.
18. As many as ____ of developing children do not survive the first two weeks of prenatal life.
19. The period of the _______ lasts from fertilization to implantation.
20. Tiny, hair-like follicles that help move the ova through the fallopian tubes are called
21. This milestone is reached between 17 and 19 weeks:
22. In human beings, the normal gestation period is:
23. Surgical procedure in which the baby is removed from the uterus through an incision made in the mother’s abdomen.
24. A surgical incision at the opening of the vagina designed to aid in delivery of the baby.
25. A white, cheese-like substance that provides a protective layer over the fetus’ skin.
26. The layer of the embryonic disk that will develop into the muscles, skeleton, circulatory system and other internal organs is called the:
27. By the _______ week the baby’s heartbeat can be heard with a stethoscope.
28. The early signs of labor are predictable and consistent (or the same) for every woman.
29. Two prenatal diagnostic tests carry some risk of miscarriage. They are:
30. The term used to describe the opening of the cervix which allows the delivery of the baby.

Other sets

1. Contractions that are also known as “false labor.”
2. Induced labor is:
3. The lining of the uterus which is expelled during a woman’s menstrual period.
4. Is it safe for a woman to give birth at home?
5. During the month the lungs can expand and contract to practice breathing techniques (even though oxygen is still supplied through the placenta).
6. The layer of the embryonic disk that will develop into the digestive system, lungs, urinary tract, and glands is called the:
7. The body system most likely to cause life-threatening difficulty in a preterm infant is:
8. Cell division and differentiation begins .
9. The layer of the embryonic disk that will develop into the nervous system and skin is called the:
10. FASD is one of the leading causes of birth defects and is also associated with many developmental disabilities. FASD stands for:
11. As many as of developing children do not survive the first two weeks of prenatal life.
12. Analgesics are completely safe to use during labor and delivery; there are no negative
13. The placenta is connected to the embryo by the:
14. Which form of prenatal diagnostic test is used most often?
15. are strong pain killers sometimes used during labor and delivery that block sensation.
16. A mature ovum travels through the where it may possibly become fertilized.
17. Which form of prenatal diagnostic test poses the greatest risk to the developing child?
18. The week old fetus can be irritated or stimulated by sound.
19. By the end of a child’s month neurons are forming, the heart is beating, and the backbone, ribs, and digestive tract have begun to appear.
20. According to Anand & Hickey (1998) some sensation could possibly be present as early as weeks.
21. Prenatal environmental agents that can potentially cause a variety of unwanted outcomes related to development.
22. During the month the eyes, ears, nose, jaw and neck form along with the arms, legs, fingers, and toes.
23. By the time a zygote reaches the uterus, the process of development has already begun.
24. This prenatal diagnostic test is often used to screen for Down Syndrome (especially in mothers over 35 years of age).
25. This prenatal diagnostic test is conducted by withdrawing fluid from the amniotic sac (around the 14th – 16th week of pregnancy) using a needle.
26. An unborn child is unlikely to survive outside the womb before 22 weeks gestation because the are not yet mature.
27. It is possible for mother and baby to have different blood types.
28. are drugs given to relieve pain during labor and delivery to help a mother relax.
29. Which process is used to provide the physical stimulation needed by preterm infants?
30. The age of viability may occur as early as .