Chapter 4

Question 1

Proximodistal is

Answer 1

the direction of growth proceeding from the body toward the extremities

Question 2

Overall growth, from conception through adulthood, is _____________ a result of the interaction of genetic and extrinsic factors.

Answer 2

always

Question 3

Regarding the prenatal period and development, which of the following statements is true?

Answer 3

Genetic factors and extrinsic factors individually influence and interact to influence development.

Question 4

The fetal stage occurs in which of the following time periods?

Answer 4

8 weeks to birth

Question 5

Which type of curve is associated with growth curves that indicate rapid growth after birth, followed by gradual but steady growth during childhood, then by rapid growth during adolescence, and finally leveling off?

Answer 5

Sigmoid

Question 6

Which type of curve is associated with measurements such as height, weight, or length plotted against advancing age?

Answer 6

Distance

Question 7

Regarding embryonic development, the 40-week time point is associated with the appearance of which of the following in the fetus?

Answer 7

pink and smooth skin and at least moderate head hair

Question 8

A teratogen is any drug or chemical agent that causes ____________ development in a fetus upon exposure.

Answer 8

Abnormal

Question 9

Differentiation is

Answer 9

the process wherein cells become specialized, forming specific tissues and organs

Question 10

Hyperplasia is

Answer 10

an increase in the absolute number of cells