Prenatal

Question 0

___ chromosomes are contained in each mature sperm cell

Answer 0

23

Question 1

Produced by 2 separate egg cells being fertilized

Answer 1

Fraternal twins

Question 2

Usually takes place in the Fallopian tube

Answer 2

Fertilization

Question 3

The opening to the Uterus is called the__________

Answer 3

Cervix

Question 4

The fetus grows inside of the __________.

Answer 4

Uterus

Question 5

The gene carries the______________________________.

Answer 5

Inherited trait

Question 6

The ________ trimester is the most critical for fetal development.

Answer 6

First

Question 7

A______________ gene will produce a certain trait if it is transmitted by both parents. (Carriers)

Answer 7

Recessive

Question 8

Birth defects in which the trait for the defects is carried by the female, but shows up in the male.

Answer 8

Sex-linked defects

Question 9

A test done during pregnancy, by inserting a needle through the abdominal wall, into the uterus to withdraw some amniotic fluid from the amniotic sac.

Answer 9

Amniocentesis

Question 10

When chromosome 21 occurs as a triplet rather than as a pair.

Answer 10

Down Syndrome

Question 11

The birth defect often characterized by a split in the tissue between the upper lip and nose, or a split in the roof of the is _______________.

Answer 11

Cleft palate/ cleft lip

Question 12

_________ is caused by heavy drinking and can cause mental retardation and physical abnormalities.

Answer 12

Fetal alcohol syndrome

Question 13

The pattern of birth defects caused by excessive or steady alcohol consumption during pregnancy is_________________.

Answer 13

Fetal alcohol syndrome

Question 14

Twins that develop from a single fertilized egg that divided after fertilization.

Answer 14

Identical twins

Question 15

The __________ trimester of pregnancy is when any medicine/drug taken by the mother will have the greatest effect on the developing baby.

Answer 15

First

Question 16

The recommended optimum age of range for a woman to have a child is________.

Answer 16

20-35

Question 17

___________ is an early sign of pregnancy, and _______ is a common symptom of pregnancy.

Answer 17

Sore breasts, and frequent urination

Question 18

The_________ trimester is physically the most demanding for the pregnant women.

Answer 18

Third

Question 19

Doctors usually recommend a weight gain of ________ pounds during the pregnancy.

Answer 19

24-30

Question 20

Pregnant women are advised against ________ because nicotine can slow the fetal growth and cause low birth weight.

Answer 20

Smoking

Question 21

The medical test which utilizes sound waves to produce a video image of the fetus is known as ______.

Answer 21

Ultrasound

Question 22

To prevent anemia during pregnancy, a woman needs plenty of _______.

Answer 22

Iron

Question 23

_________ is found in green leafy vegetables and helps in development of the babies brain and spinal cord.

Answer 23

Folic acid

Question 24

The ______________________ lasts about 40 weeks.

Answer 24

Prenatal period

Question 25

During the _________ trimester the majority of physical development occurs.

Answer 25

First

Question 26

The connection between the fetus and the placenta, which carries oxygen and food, is the _________.

Answer 26

Umbilical cord

Question 27

The ____________ guards against jolts, keeps the fetus at a constant at a constant temperature, and keeps the fetus from forming adhesions to the uterine wall.

Answer 27

Amniotic fluid

Question 28

Nourishment passes from the mother to her unborn child through the ________________.

Answer 28

Umbilical cord

Question 29

The organ that develops between the embryo and the uterus during pregnancy and filters the nutrients and oxygen is the __________.

Answer 29

Placenta

Question 30

The fetus usually drops down into the mother's pelvis during the ________ month.

Answer 30

Ninth

Question 31

The movement of the fetus into the head-down position at the end of pregnancy is ____________.

Answer 31

Lightening

Question 32

The longest stage of labor, when the cervix dilates from 0-10 centimeters if the _______ stage.

Answer 32

First

Question 33

_________ is considered the hardest part of labor.

Answer 33

Transition

Question 34

Contractions, bloody show, and water breaking are early __________________.

Answer 34

Signs of labor

Question 35

The purpose of contractions during the second stage of labor is to ______________________________________.

Answer 35

Push the baby out

Question 36

During the third stage of labor the placenta, or after birth, is ___________.

Answer 36

Expelled (removed)

Question 37

When the baby's head can be seen right before delivery, it is called ___________.

Answer 37

Crowning

Question 38

The cutting of the perineum before delivery, to prevent the skin from tearing and to make delivery easier, is called __________.

Answer 38

Episiotomy

Question 39

When a baby is _______, it is born feet or buttocks first.

Answer 39

Breeched

Question 40

With the caesarean method of childbirth the baby is delivered through an incision in the ________ and __________.

Answer 40

Abdomen and uterus

Question 41

______________ allow the bones of the baby's head to move while during delivery.

Answer 41

Fontanelles

Question 42

_________ is the only thing that is safe to take while pregnant.

Answer 42

Tylenol

Question 43

The ________ determines the sex of the baby.

Answer 43

Male

Question 44

Sudden _________________________ is not caused by a defective gene.

Answer 44

Infant Death Syndrome

Question 45

The ______________ is a visual reading of the newborn.

Answer 45

Apgar score