Pregnancy

Question 1

What is the term for the period of prenatal development that takes place in the first two weeks after conception?

Answer 1

Germinal period

Question 2

True or False: The embryonic period occurs from week 2 to week 8 after conception.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

During which period of prenatal development do the major organs and structures of the body form?

Answer 3

Embryonic period

Question 4

What is the term for the period of prenatal development that lasts from the ninth week until birth?

Answer 4

Fetal period

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a teratogen? A) Alcohol B) Caffeine C) Folic acid D) Tobacco

Answer 5

C) Folic acid

Question 6

What is the term for the process of the outer layer of the embryo becoming the placenta?

Answer 6

Implantation

Question 7

True or False: The neural tube develops into the brain and spinal cord.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is the term for the specialized cells in the placenta that allow for the exchange of nutrients and waste products between the mother and fetus?

Answer 8

Chorionic villi

Question 9

What is the term for the reflex that allows newborns to turn their head in response to a touch on their cheek?

Answer 9

Rooting reflex

Question 10

During which trimester of pregnancy is the fetus most vulnerable to teratogens?

Answer 10

First trimester

Question 11

True or False: Fetal alcohol syndrome is caused by heavy drinking during pregnancy.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What is the term for the process of the fetus being expelled from the uterus?

Answer 12

Delivery

Question 13

Which hormone is responsible for the onset of labor?

Answer 13

Oxytocin

Question 14

What is the term for the hormone produced by the placenta that helps maintain pregnancy?

Answer 14

Progesterone

Question 15

True or False: The Apgar scale is used to assess the health of newborns immediately after birth.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What is the term for the reflex that causes a newborn to make a sucking motion when something touches the roof of their mouth?

Answer 16

Sucking reflex

Question 17

At what point in pregnancy is the sex of the fetus typically determined?

Answer 17

Around 20 weeks

Question 18

True or False: The age of viability refers to the point at which the fetus can survive outside the womb with medical intervention.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

What is the term for the process of a fertilized egg dividing and forming a multicellular structure?

Answer 19

Cleavage

Question 20

True or False: The umbilical cord connects the fetus to the mother’s uterus.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What is the term for the fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects the fetus?

Answer 21

Amniotic sac

Question 22

During which stage of labor does the cervix dilate fully?

Answer 22

Transition stage

Question 23

What is the term for the process of the baby moving through the birth canal during delivery?

Answer 23

Crowning

Question 24

True or False: Postpartum depression is a common psychological condition that can occur after childbirth.

Answer 24

True