Chapter 5: Threats to Prenatal Development Quiz

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During which stage of prenatal development does organogenesis occur?

Embryonic stage (correct)

Fetal stage

Postnatal stage

Germinal stage

Which of the following is a primary function of the placenta during prenatal development?

Producing amniotic fluid

Assisting in swallowing movements of the fetus

Developing physical structures in the fetus

Transferring waste from the fetus to the mother (correct)

What is a common outcome associated with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders?

Increased sensory experiences

Improved physical growth

Negative impact on brain development (correct)

Enhanced learning abilities

Why is it better for pregnant women to avoid exposure to teratogens?

To prevent potential birth defects Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of labor involves the delivery of the placenta?

Stage 3 Signup and view all the answers

What behavior indicates that fetuses are active contributors to their own learning in the womb?

Changing sucking patterns to familiar sounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the amniotic sac during prenatal development?

Provides protection and cushioning for the developing baby Signup and view all the answers

During which period of prenatal development does the zygote undergo differentiation?

Germinal period Signup and view all the answers

How many cells are there approximately after 5 days of mitosis following conception?

100 cells Signup and view all the answers

Which structure provides the baby with oxygen and nutrients from the mother's bloodstream?

Umbilical cord Signup and view all the answers

What is determined at the moment of conception?

Genetic makeup and sex of the baby Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the zygote multiplying from one cell to billions of cells within about 9 months?

Mitosis Signup and view all the answers

At what point does the zygote attach to the uterus?

After 7-10 days of cell division Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of cells becomes the digestive and respiratory systems during organogenesis?

Endoderm Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate length of the embryo at the end of the embryonic period?

1 inch Signup and view all the answers

Which direction does growth occur during prenatal development from head to tail?

Caudal to cephalic Signup and view all the answers

During which week after conception does the neural tube form, developing into the spinal cord and brain?

4-5 weeks Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is responsible for providing nourishment and oxygen from the mother to the developing embryo?

Placenta Signup and view all the answers

Chapter 5: Threats to Prenatal Development Quiz

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During which stage of prenatal development does organogenesis occur?

Which of the following is a primary function of the placenta during prenatal development?

What is a common outcome associated with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders?

Why is it better for pregnant women to avoid exposure to teratogens?

Which stage of labor involves the delivery of the placenta?

What behavior indicates that fetuses are active contributors to their own learning in the womb?

What is the function of the amniotic sac during prenatal development?

During which period of prenatal development does the zygote undergo differentiation?

How many cells are there approximately after 5 days of mitosis following conception?

Which structure provides the baby with oxygen and nutrients from the mother's bloodstream?

What is determined at the moment of conception?

Which process involves the zygote multiplying from one cell to billions of cells within about 9 months?

At what point does the zygote attach to the uterus?

Which layer of cells becomes the digestive and respiratory systems during organogenesis?

What is the approximate length of the embryo at the end of the embryonic period?

Which direction does growth occur during prenatal development from head to tail?

During which week after conception does the neural tube form, developing into the spinal cord and brain?

Which structure is responsible for providing nourishment and oxygen from the mother to the developing embryo?

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Chapter 5: Threats to Prenatal Development Quiz

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Questions and Answers

During which stage of prenatal development does organogenesis occur?

Which of the following is a primary function of the placenta during prenatal development?

What is a common outcome associated with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders?

Why is it better for pregnant women to avoid exposure to teratogens?

Which stage of labor involves the delivery of the placenta?

What behavior indicates that fetuses are active contributors to their own learning in the womb?

What is the function of the amniotic sac during prenatal development?

During which period of prenatal development does the zygote undergo differentiation?

How many cells are there approximately after 5 days of mitosis following conception?

Which structure provides the baby with oxygen and nutrients from the mother's bloodstream?

What is determined at the moment of conception?

Which process involves the zygote multiplying from one cell to billions of cells within about 9 months?

At what point does the zygote attach to the uterus?

Which layer of cells becomes the digestive and respiratory systems during organogenesis?

What is the approximate length of the embryo at the end of the embryonic period?

Which direction does growth occur during prenatal development from head to tail?

During which week after conception does the neural tube form, developing into the spinal cord and brain?

Which structure is responsible for providing nourishment and oxygen from the mother to the developing embryo?

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