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What is the developing baby called during the first nine months of life?
What is the developing baby called during the first nine months of life?
A mother's blood and a fetus's blood mix during pregnancy.
A mother's blood and a fetus's blood mix during pregnancy.
False
Name two functions that the mother provides for the fetus.
Name two functions that the mother provides for the fetus.
Nutrients and removal of waste
The fetus has ______ chambers in its heart.
The fetus has ______ chambers in its heart.
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Which substance is recommended to be avoided during pregnancy?
Which substance is recommended to be avoided during pregnancy?
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Match the following functions with their descriptions:
Match the following functions with their descriptions:
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Caffeine is generally considered safe for pregnant women in large amounts.
Caffeine is generally considered safe for pregnant women in large amounts.
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What is one recommendation for women during pregnancy regarding drug use?
What is one recommendation for women during pregnancy regarding drug use?
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Pregnant women are advised to limit their intake of ______ due to potential harm to the fetus.
Pregnant women are advised to limit their intake of ______ due to potential harm to the fetus.
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Match the substances with their recommendations during pregnancy:
Match the substances with their recommendations during pregnancy:
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Which of the following statements about antibiotics is true?
Which of the following statements about antibiotics is true?
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Nicotine is beneficial for both pregnant women and their fetuses.
Nicotine is beneficial for both pregnant women and their fetuses.
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What harmful substance in tobacco smoke can reduce the amount of oxygen transported by hemoglobin?
What harmful substance in tobacco smoke can reduce the amount of oxygen transported by hemoglobin?
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Babies born to mothers who smoked during pregnancy are generally larger than those born to non-smoking mothers.
Babies born to mothers who smoked during pregnancy are generally larger than those born to non-smoking mothers.
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What should a pregnant woman do before continuing to take a prescribed drug?
What should a pregnant woman do before continuing to take a prescribed drug?
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What is the effect of nicotine on developing blood vessels in a fetus?
What is the effect of nicotine on developing blood vessels in a fetus?
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A drug that is taken without a prescription is referred to as a ______.
A drug that is taken without a prescription is referred to as a ______.
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Match the following drugs with their effects:
Match the following drugs with their effects:
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During pregnancy, carbon monoxide and nicotine diffuse from a mother's blood into the __________ blood.
During pregnancy, carbon monoxide and nicotine diffuse from a mother's blood into the __________ blood.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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What is the primary benefit of protein during pregnancy?
What is the primary benefit of protein during pregnancy?
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Calcium is important for building strong bones in the developing fetus.
Calcium is important for building strong bones in the developing fetus.
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What may be beneficial if a mother's dietary intake of iron is insufficient?
What may be beneficial if a mother's dietary intake of iron is insufficient?
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The mother needs extra protein to maintain her own muscle strength as well as to produce more ________ to carry oxygen to the fetus.
The mother needs extra protein to maintain her own muscle strength as well as to produce more ________ to carry oxygen to the fetus.
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Match the following nutrients with their main functions during pregnancy:
Match the following nutrients with their main functions during pregnancy:
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Study Notes
Maintaining Life During Pregnancy
- Pregnant women should avoid alcohol.
- Pregnant women should avoid illegal drugs, especially during pregnancy.
- Some evidence suggests that caffeine (found in coffee and cola) is harmful to a developing fetus.
- Most doctors recommend pregnant women avoid excessive coffee and cola consumption.
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Description
This quiz covers essential guidelines for maintaining health during pregnancy. It focuses on substances to avoid such as alcohol, illegal drugs, and excessive caffeine. Understanding these recommendations is crucial for the well-being of both the mother and the developing fetus.
