Gene X Environment Interaction and Prenatal Development

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During which stage of the birth process do contractions cause the woman's cervix to stretch and open?

Second stage

Pre-birth stage

Third stage

First stage (correct)

What is the role of a doula in the childbirth process?

Administering anesthesia during labor

Performing medical procedures during childbirth

Providing continuous physical, emotional, and educational support for the mother (correct)

Delivering the baby

Which method of childbirth involves the reduction of pain through breathing techniques and relaxation?

Analgesia

Anesthesia

Natural childbirth (correct)

Oxytocics

What is the main difference between preterm and small-for-date infants?

Preterm infants are born before full term, while small-for-date infants have below normal birth weight. Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors related to the incidence of low birth weight?

Maternal nutrition and maternal health status Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of massage therapy for low birth weight and preterm infants?

To provide sensory stimulation and relaxation Signup and view all the answers

Which method involves skin-to-skin contact with an infant for two to three hours per day in early infancy?

Kangaroo care Signup and view all the answers

When does the postpartum period typically end?

Six weeks after childbirth Signup and view all the answers

What emotional issue commonly arises in women two to three days after childbirth?

Baby blues Signup and view all the answers

During which period of prenatal development does organogenesis occur?

Embryonic period Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a life-support system for the embryo?

Neural tube Signup and view all the answers

At what point does viability, the chances of surviving outside the womb, typically occur?

Beginning of the fetal period Signup and view all the answers

In which trimester does the fetal period begin?

First trimester Signup and view all the answers

How many neurons do babies have by the time they are born?

100 billion neurons Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about organogenesis?

It refers to the process of organ formation Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the umbilical cord in prenatal development?

Connects the baby to the placenta Signup and view all the answers

When does the neural tube typically form?

18 Signup and view all the answers

Which prenatal test involves withdrawing amniotic fluid for testing purposes?

Amniocentesis Signup and view all the answers

At what stage does neuronal migration occur during prenatal development?

6-24 weeks after conception Signup and view all the answers

What is a teratogen in relation to prenatal development?

A factor that can cause birth defects Signup and view all the answers