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?

    <p>To prevent potential birth defects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of labor involves the delivery of the placenta?

    <p>Stage 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Changing sucking patterns to familiar sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Provides protection and cushioning for the developing baby</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Germinal period</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>100 cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Umbilical cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is determined at the moment of conception?

    <p>Genetic makeup and sex of the baby</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mitosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what point does the zygote attach to the uterus?

    <p>After 7-10 days of cell division</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Endoderm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1 inch</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Caudal to cephalic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>4-5 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Placenta</p> Signup and view all the answers

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