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Question 1

Should a pregnant woman eat for two, doubling her usual food intake?

Answer 1

BLUFF

It is a common misconception that pregnant women need to double their food intake.

Question 2

What are some social effects of prenatal development problems?

Answer 2

• The child may encounter discrimination
• The child will have limited opportunities
• The child may be socially excluded

Question 3

What are the personal effects of prenatal development problems?

Answer 3

• Physically, the child will undergo complexities and difficulties
• Cognitively, the child may have delays or disparity in terms of cognitive capacities
• Emotionally, the child may suffer emotional restlessness or numbness

Question 4

What are environmental factors in prenatal development problems?

Answer 4

External influences that affect the child’s growth

Question 5

What do maternal health factors refer to in prenatal development problems?

Answer 5

The collective condition of the mother including her lifestyle and diet

Question 6

What are genetic factors in prenatal development problems?

Answer 6

Hereditary elements, specifically genes and their variations that influence the child’s traits and characteristics

Question 7

What are impairments in the context of common prenatal development problems?

Answer 7

Any disorder or malfunction in the organs or body parts of the child

Example: Blindness

Question 8

What are inherited diseases in the context of common prenatal development problems?

Answer 8

Acquired health issues due to the existing condition of the parents

Example: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Question 9

What is the definition of prenatal development?

Answer 9

The process of growth and development within the womb from fertilization until birth

Question 10

What is the first stage of prenatal development?

Answer 10

GERMINAL STAGE

Question 11

What is the second stage of prenatal development?

Answer 11

EMBRYONIC STAGE

Question 12

What is the third stage of prenatal development?

Answer 12

FETAL STAGE

Question 13

At what week does a baby’s heart start beating?

Answer 13

3 weeks after conception

Question 14

Can a fetus hear sound from outside the womb by the second trimester?

Answer 14

FACT

Question 15

Is drinking alcohol during pregnancy safe as long as it’s in small amounts?

Answer 15

BLUFF

Question 16

Does the mother’s diet have an effect on the baby’s development in the womb?

Answer 16

BLUFF

Question 17

Is the baby’s gender determined at the moment of conception?

Answer 17

FACT

Question 18

Does stress during pregnancy have no effect on the baby?

Answer 18

BLUFF

Question 19

When can a mother start feeling the baby kick?

Answer 19

Around 16-17 weeks

Question 20

Can twins communicate with each other inside the womb?

Answer 20

FACT

Question 21

What significant event occurs in the 4th week of the embryonic stage?

Answer 21

The formation of the neural tube, head, followed by the eyes, nose, ears, and mouth

Question 22

What happens in the 5th week of the embryonic stage?

Answer 22

The appearance of buds that will form into arms and legs

Question 23

What occurs by the 8th week of the embryonic stage?

Answer 23

Neurons are formed and migrate to different areas of the brain

Question 24

What is a blastocyst composed of?

Answer 24

• Ectoderm: Skin and Nervous System
• Endoderm: Digestive and Respiratory System
• Mesoderm: Muscular and Skeletal System

Question 25

What is the focus of physical development during prenatal development?

Answer 25

The growth and formation of the child’s body and organs

Question 26

What does cognitive development focus on during prenatal development?

Answer 26

The development of the brain and its functions

Question 27

What is the focus of emotional development during prenatal development?

Answer 27

The child’s connectivity to his/her environment

Question 28

What are chromosomal abnormalities?

Answer 28

Conditions that occur due to the irregular number of chromosomes, usually during the prenatal period ## Footnote Example: Down Syndrome (Caused by an extra copy of Chromosome 21)