Effects of Maternal Lifestyle on Fetal Development

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What is the role of Teratology?

To recommend exercise routines for pregnant women

To study the causes of birth defects (correct)

To provide prenatal care services

To assist in the delivery process

Why is folic acid recommended during pregnancy?

To reduce the risk of neonate abstinence syndrome

To improve maternal weight

For the development of the nervous system (correct)

To prevent environmental influences

Which factor can lead to fetal growth restriction and low birth weight?

Moderate exercise

Maternal malnutrition (correct)

Taking Omega-E supplements

Being physically active at work

What effect can certain drugs have on babies born to drug-addicted mothers?

Higher likelihood of preterm labor (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which symptoms are associated with Neonate Abstinence Syndrome?

Tremors and difficulty regulating the body (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do certain environmental agents interfere with prenatal development?

By causing interference with normal development (B) Signup and view all the answers

During which prenatal stage does Organogenesis occur?

Embryonic Period (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To protect and enclose the developing embryo (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which prenatal diagnostic test carries a small risk of limb deformity?

Chorionic Villus Sampling (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the period between conception and birth known as?

Gestation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of cells becomes the outer layers of skin, nails, hair, teeth, sensory organs, and the nervous system?

Ectoderm (C) Signup and view all the answers

When does the Fetal Period begin in prenatal development?

At 8 weeks of gestational age (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk associated with fetal exposure to low levels of environmental toxins?

Asthma and allergies (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT mentioned as potentially affecting the quality of sperm that could lead to birth defects?

Proper nutrition (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of a pregnant woman being exposed to X-rays?

Triple the risk of having low-birth weight babies (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about the APGAR scale used to assess newborn health?

A score of 9-10 indicates immediate emergency (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one common condition faced by preterm babies?

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT associated with low birth weight infants?

Maternal age (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential risk of cesarean delivery mentioned in the text?

Damage to pelvic organs (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which method aims to reduce a mother's pain during childbirth by decreasing her fear?

Bradley Method (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Kangaroo Care' involves skin-to-skin contact for what purpose?

To help stabilize the preterm's heartbeat, temp, and breathing (D) Signup and view all the answers