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During which period of fetal development does organogenesis occur?
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?
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?
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?
Which type of twins are always of the same sex and highly similar in physical appearance?
What is a potential consequence of exposure to teratogens during pregnancy?
What is a potential consequence of exposure to teratogens during pregnancy?
What defines a preterm infant?
What defines a preterm infant?
What are some physical changes that can become a source of stress for a pregnant woman?
What are some physical changes that can become a source of stress for a pregnant woman?
How can prenatal depression affect the pregnant woman?
How can prenatal depression affect the pregnant woman?
What are some factors that can affect the fetus during pregnancy?
What are some factors that can affect the fetus during pregnancy?
How do changes in roles and social status affect pregnant women?
How do changes in roles and social status affect pregnant women?
What is a consequence of lower levels of responsiveness at birth for infants?
What is a consequence of lower levels of responsiveness at birth for infants?
How can drug use impact the fetus during pregnancy?
How can drug use impact the fetus during pregnancy?
During the germinal period of fetal development, what process occurs?
During the germinal period of fetal development, what process occurs?
What is the critical level achieved by the fetus by 32 weeks of gestation?
What is the critical level achieved by the fetus by 32 weeks of gestation?
What is a characteristic difference between boys and girls in prenatal development?
What is a characteristic difference between boys and girls in prenatal development?
What causes low birth weight in infants?
What causes low birth weight in infants?
Which period of fetal development marks the completion of organogenesis?
Which period of fetal development marks the completion of organogenesis?
At what point in fetal development do sex hormones start influencing brain differences?
At what point in fetal development do sex hormones start influencing brain differences?
How can the impact of pregnancy on a woman's body image and sense of well-being be described?
How can the impact of pregnancy on a woman's body image and sense of well-being be described?
What are some physical changes during pregnancy that can become a source of stress for women?
What are some physical changes during pregnancy that can become a source of stress for women?
How does prenatal depression differ from postpartum depression?
How does prenatal depression differ from postpartum depression?
What is a potential impact of poverty on the fetus during pregnancy?
What is a potential impact of poverty on the fetus during pregnancy?
How does the mother's age influence the fetus during pregnancy?
How does the mother's age influence the fetus during pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the fetus during pregnancy according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the fetus during pregnancy according to the text?
How do changes in emotional state during pregnancy vary?
How do changes in emotional state during pregnancy vary?
What cultural differences are mentioned regarding the impact of pregnancy on a woman?
What cultural differences are mentioned regarding the impact of pregnancy on a woman?
What is a common reaction from families towards pregnant women according to the text?
What is a common reaction from families towards pregnant women according to the text?
What is one way in which drug use can negatively affect the fetus during pregnancy?
What is one way in which drug use can negatively affect the fetus during pregnancy?
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