Impact of Pregnancy on Women
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During which period of fetal development does organogenesis occur?

  • Embryonic period (correct)
  • Germinal period
  • Fetal period
  • Second Trimester

    • At what point in prenatal development do sex hormones start influencing brain development?

  • Around the 12th week (correct)
  • Between weeks 1-2
  • During the germinal period
  • During the second trimester

    • What triggers the birth process at the end of the third trimester?

  • Maturation of sensory receptors in the fetus
  • Hormones produced by the fetal brain (correct)
  • Placenta formation
  • Fetal growth to 7.5 pounds

    • Which type of twins are always of the same sex and highly similar in physical appearance?

    <p>Monozygotic twins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of exposure to teratogens during pregnancy?

    <p>Malformations in the fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a preterm infant?

    <p>Born before completion of 38 weeks of gestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some physical changes that can become a source of stress for a pregnant woman?

    <p>Nausea and fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can prenatal depression affect the pregnant woman?

    <p>Emotional distress and challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors that can affect the fetus during pregnancy?

    <p>Increased maternal age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do changes in roles and social status affect pregnant women?

    <p>Change in family dynamics and social roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of lower levels of responsiveness at birth for infants?

    <p>Risk of respiratory distress syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can drug use impact the fetus during pregnancy?

    <p>Increased risk of birth defects and health issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the germinal period of fetal development, what process occurs?

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

    What is the critical level achieved by the fetus by 32 weeks of gestation?

    <p>Neurological maturation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic difference between boys and girls in prenatal development?

    <p>Boys have slightly faster skeletal development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes low birth weight in infants?

    <p>Being born before 38 weeks of gestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which period of fetal development marks the completion of organogenesis?

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

    At what point in fetal development do sex hormones start influencing brain differences?

    <p>Around the 12th week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the impact of pregnancy on a woman's body image and sense of well-being be described?

    <p>Negative changes in body image and decreased sense of well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some physical changes during pregnancy that can become a source of stress for women?

    <p>Indigestion, tiredness, and worrying about the baby's health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does prenatal depression differ from postpartum depression?

    <p>Prenatal depression occurs before birth while postpartum depression occurs after birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential impact of poverty on the fetus during pregnancy?

    <p>Increased risk of physical abnormalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the mother's age influence the fetus during pregnancy?

    <p>Younger mothers have a higher risk of complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the fetus during pregnancy according to the text?

    <p>Vitamin supplementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do changes in emotional state during pregnancy vary?

    <p>Emotions can range from anxiety and depression to excitement and hopefulness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cultural differences are mentioned regarding the impact of pregnancy on a woman?

    <p>&quot;Mother/father&quot; transitioning to &quot;grandmother/grandfather&quot; varies across cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common reaction from families towards pregnant women according to the text?

    <p>Great concern and care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way in which drug use can negatively affect the fetus during pregnancy?

    <p>Increased risk of developmental delays</p> Signup and view all the answers

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