Question 1

This prenatal care program consists of approximately 50 home visits from the prenatal period through two years of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  The Nurse Family Partnership
B)  CenteringPregnancy
C)  Maxx Family Life
D)  Prenatal Care Assistance ProgramE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE about the effects of cocaine use by pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cocaine exposure during prenatal development is associated with increased birth weight.
B)  Prenatal cocaine exposure has been linked to higher arousal.
C)  Cocaine exposure during prenatal development is associated with reduced length and head circumference.
D)  Children born to cocaine users exhibit higher quality of reflexes at one month of age.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Julianne lost her baby early in her pregnancy.Which of the following paternal factors could have possibly led to this outcome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her partner was overweight.
B)  Her partner was a heavy smoker,even during her pregnancy.
C)  Her partner is deficient in vitamin C.
D)  Her partner was undergoing severe emotional stress during her pregnancy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a passive genotype-environment correlation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uncooperative,distractible children receive more unpleasant and disciplinary action from parents and teachers.
B)  Outgoing children tend to seek out social contexts in which to interact with people.
C)  Parents who have a genetic predisposition to be musically inclined encourage their children to learn how to play a musical instrument.
D)  Infants who smile more receive more attention from individuals in their social environment.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is a small molecule that would be able to pass through the placental wall?

Accepted Answer

A)  Red blood cells
B)  Carbon dioxide
C)  Hormones
D)  Maternal wastesE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

In some cases,one gene of a pair always exerts its effects,overriding the potential influence of the other gene.This is the _____ principle.

Accepted Answer

A)  sex-linked genes
B)  dominant-recessive genes
C)  genetic imprinting
D)  polygenic inheritanceE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The _____ is a layer of the embryo,which will become the circulatory system,bones,muscles,excretory system,and reproductive system.

Accepted Answer

A)  endoderm
B)  ectoderm
C)  mesoderm
D)  epidermisE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

A recessive gene exerts its influence only if:

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A)  both genes in a pair are recessive.
B)  it is the stronger gene.
C)  the environment is right.
D)  the dominant gene is also present in the pair.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

_____ replaces traditional 15-minute physician visits with 90-minute peer group support settings and self-examination led by a physician or certified nurse-midwife.

Accepted Answer

A)  CenteringPregnancy
B)  The use of doulas
C)  The use of professional midwives
D)  Nurse Family PartnershipE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The _____ view states that development is the result of an ongoing,bidirectional interchange between heredity and the environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  epigenetic
B)  biosocial
C)  sociogenetic
D)  congenitalE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following statements about the effects of marijuana exposure on offspring is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research has concluded that marijuana use by pregnant women is associated with memory deficits in their offspring.
B)  Research has indicated that mothers who use marijuana while pregnant have a higher risk of having a child who develops depression by age 10.
C)  Research has shown that mothers who use marijuana while pregnant risk their offspring using marijuana by age 14.
D)  Research has concluded that controlled doses of marijuana are associated with increased memory in the developing offspring.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Bronwyn is interested in using non-medical techniques to assist her with dealing with pain during childbirth.Based on the text and class discussion,what are the two best options available to her,and why?

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Question 13

Angelique has a chromosomal disorder characterized by a missing X chromosome,making her XO instead of XX.Angelique's doctors have diagnosed her with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fragile X syndrome.
B)  the XYY syndrome.
C)  Klinefelter syndrome.
D)  Turner syndrome.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following techniques is used to overcome the threat of problems related to the breech position during delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Massage therapy
B)  Music therapy
C)  Acupuncture
D)  Cesarean sectionE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Tracy's parents are avid sports fans.Since she was a child,they took her to numerous baseball and football games,and Tracy regularly watched the sports channel with her dad.When she was old enough,her parents made her join the little league team at her school and she performed well.This is an example of a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  evocative genotype-environment correlation.
B)  active (niche-picking) genotype-environment correlation.
C)  passive genotype-environment correlation.
D)  gene-gene correlation.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Emma and Anna are identical twins who were adopted by different families a few weeks after birth.Although genetically identical,they grew up with different physical and psychological characteristics.For example,though both inherited a tendency to grow large,Anna was slim and athletic due to the active lifestyle practiced in her adoptive family.This variability can be explained by how:

Accepted Answer

A)  each zygote is unique.
B)  longevity genes can make an individual less vulnerable to certain diseases.
C)  for each genotype,a range of phenotypes can be expressed.
D)  mutated genes can be a source of genetic variability.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Clark's genotype contains a dominant gene for brown eye color and a recessive gene for blue eye color.According to the dominant-recessive gene principle,which of the following phenotypes is most likely to be observed in Clark?

Accepted Answer

A)  Black eyes
B)  Blue eyes
C)  Grey eyes
D)  Brown eyesE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

A delivery in which no drugs are given to relieve pain or assist in the birth process is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  a cesarean delivery.
B)  natural childbirth.
C)  induced childbirth.
D)  forced childbirth.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Alicia is pregnant and a heavy smoker.Which of the following is her baby MORE likely to have than is the baby of a nonsmoker?

Accepted Answer

A)  Facial and limb deformities
B)  Sudden infant death syndrome
C)  Cleft palate
D)  Tremors and increased general irritabilityE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is a feature of the embryonic period of prenatal development?

Accepted Answer

A)  The creation of the fertilized egg
B)  Formation of the blastocyst
C)  The attachment of the zygote to the uterine wall
D)  Formation of support systems for cellsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following techniques is used to overcome the threat of problems related to the breech position during delivery?

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The _____ is a layer of the embryo,which will become the circulatory system,bones,muscles,excretory system,and reproductive system.

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Which of the following is TRUE about the effects of cocaine use by pregnant women?

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Which of the following statements about the effects of marijuana exposure on offspring is true?

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This prenatal care program consists of approximately 50 home visits from the prenatal period through two years of age.

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Angelique has a chromosomal disorder characterized by a missing X chromosome,making her XO instead of XX.Angelique's doctors have diagnosed her with:

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Julianne lost her baby early in her pregnancy.Which of the following paternal factors could have possibly led to this outcome?

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In some cases,one gene of a pair always exerts its effects,overriding the potential influence of the other gene.This is the _____ principle.

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Bronwyn is interested in using non-medical techniques to assist her with dealing with pain during childbirth.Based on the text and class discussion,what are the two best options available to her,and why?

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A delivery in which no drugs are given to relieve pain or assist in the birth process is called:

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Clark's genotype contains a dominant gene for brown eye color and a recessive gene for blue eye color.According to the dominant-recessive gene principle,which of the following phenotypes is most likely to be observed in Clark?

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_____ replaces traditional 15-minute physician visits with 90-minute peer group support settings and self-examination led by a physician or certified nurse-midwife.

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A recessive gene exerts its influence only if:

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Which of the following is a small molecule that would be able to pass through the placental wall?

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