Question 1

_____ act on the nervous system to alter states of consciousness,modify perceptions,and change moods.

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A)  Antiemetics
B)  Biofeedback therapies
C)  Antihypertensives
D)  Psychoactive drugsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The outermost layer of the embryo is called the:

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A)  mesoderm.
B)  cytoderm.
C)  endoderm.
D)  ectoderm.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Cell division in the eggs and sperms.A cell duplicates its chromosomes and divides twice.This leads to the formation of four cells that contain only half of the genetic material of the parent cell.

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Question 4

Prenatal development can be divided into three periods.Which of the following is in the correct order from conception to birth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fertile; embryonic; postterm
B)  Preterm; germinal; postterm
C)  Gestational; germinal; postnatal
D)  Germinal; embryonic; fetalE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a test used by physicians to determine whether a fetus is developing normally?

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A)  Ultrasound sonography
B)  fetal MRI
C)  Maternal blood screening
D)  Bayley Scales of Infant AssessmentE) A) and D)
F) B) and C) D

Question 6

The most common treatment for heroin addiction,methadone,is associated with:

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A)  very low birth weight in newborns.
B)  very severe withdrawal symptoms in newborns.
C)  lower intelligence in children.
D)  lower quality of reflexes at one month of age.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The phases of the brain's development during the prenatal period include all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)  Formation of the neural tube
B)  Neurogenesis
C)  Neuronal migration
D)  Synaptic pruningE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Gwendolyn is having a prenatal test where her doctor uses high-frequency sound waves directed into her abdomen to check on her fetus.She is most likely having a(n) :

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A)  chorionic villus sampling.
B)  triple screen.
C)  amniocentesis.
D)  ultrasound sonography.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following is a gene-linked abnormality?

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A)  Down syndrome
B)  Phenylketonuria (PKU) 
C)  Turner syndrome
D)  Klinefelter syndromeE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The period that follows the birth of a child is called:

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A)  postpartum.
B)  post delivery.
C)  prepartum.
D)  antepartum.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Pilar is using non-medical techniques for pain management during labor; she has someone insert fine needles into specific locations of her body.She is most likely using:

Accepted Answer

A)  acupressure.
B)  acupuncture.
C)  aromatherapy.
D)  allostasis.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Esperanza is having a prenatal test to remove a small sample of the placenta for genetic testing.Identify the test that her doctor is performing.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chorionic villus sampling
B)  Amniocentesis
C)  NIPD
D)  Triple screenE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Tristan has a genetic disorder that results from an abnormality in the X chromosome,which becomes constricted and often breaks.His doctor told Tristan's mother that he has:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fragile X syndrome.
B)  XYY syndrome.
C)  Turner syndrome.
D)  Tay-Sachs disease.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 14

What is the recommended daily dosage of folic acid for pregnant women,as issued by the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services?

Accepted Answer

A)  100 milligrams
B)  200 micrograms
C)  200 milligrams
D)  400 microgramsE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following statements about cocaine use during pregnancy is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cocaine quickly crosses the placenta to reach the fetus.
B)  Cocaine is broken down in the mother's bloodstream before it can reach the fetus.
C)  Cocaine molecules are too large to pass through the placenta.
D)  Cocaine exposure during prenatal development has no negative effects on the fetus.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Mary and Jim are expecting a child,and prenatal diagnostic procedures have confirmed that the fetus has _____,a neural tube disorder that causes brain and spine abnormalities.Their physician has explained that this gene-linked abnormality could be treated with corrective surgery at birth,orthopedic devices,and physical or medical therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  spina bifida
B)  Tay-Sachs disease
C)  PKU
D)  Huntington's diseaseE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is TRUE of the stages of childbirth?

Accepted Answer

A)  The first stage terminates when the baby completely emerges from the mother's body.
B)  Uterine contractions start in the final stage of the birth process.
C)  The first stage is the longest of the three birth stages.
D)  The first stage of birth is longer for a woman who is having her second or third child.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

According to evolutionary psychology,the observed advantage in spatial skills for men over women might be the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  better education available to males.
B)  the need to track and slay one's food to survive.
C)  males' tendency to play video games.
D)  males gathering seeds to plant for food.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above B

Question 19

Mary's mother has blonde hair and her father has brown hair.Mary has a gene for brown hair and a gene for blonde hair.She has brown hair.This indicates that the gene for brown hair is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  dominant gene.
B)  recessive gene.
C)  susceptible gene.
D)  longevity gene.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The most common form of medication used during deliveries today is:

Accepted Answer

A)  antibiotics.
B)  an epidural block.
C)  Pitocin.
D)  alcohol.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Exam 2: Biological Beginnings

_____ act on the nervous system to alter states of consciousness,modify perceptions,and change moods.

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The outermost layer of the embryo is called the:

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Cell division in the eggs and sperms.A cell duplicates its chromosomes and divides twice.This leads to the formation of four cells that contain only half of the genetic material of the parent cell.

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Prenatal development can be divided into three periods.Which of the following is in the correct order from conception to birth?

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Which of the following is NOT a test used by physicians to determine whether a fetus is developing normally?

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The most common treatment for heroin addiction,methadone,is associated with:

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The phases of the brain's development during the prenatal period include all of the following EXCEPT:

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Gwendolyn is having a prenatal test where her doctor uses high-frequency sound waves directed into her abdomen to check on her fetus.She is most likely having a(n) :

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Which of the following is a gene-linked abnormality?

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The period that follows the birth of a child is called:

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Pilar is using non-medical techniques for pain management during labor; she has someone insert fine needles into specific locations of her body.She is most likely using:

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Esperanza is having a prenatal test to remove a small sample of the placenta for genetic testing.Identify the test that her doctor is performing.

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Tristan has a genetic disorder that results from an abnormality in the X chromosome,which becomes constricted and often breaks.His doctor told Tristan's mother that he has:

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What is the recommended daily dosage of folic acid for pregnant women,as issued by the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services?

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Which of the following statements about cocaine use during pregnancy is true?

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Mary's mother has blonde hair and her father has brown hair.Mary has a gene for brown hair and a gene for blonde hair.She has brown hair.This indicates that the gene for brown hair is a:

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The most common form of medication used during deliveries today is:

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_____ act on the nervous system to alter states of consciousness,modify perceptions,and change moods.

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The outermost layer of the embryo is called the:

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Cell division in the eggs and sperms.A cell duplicates its chromosomes and divides twice.This leads to the formation of four cells that contain only half of the genetic material of the parent cell.

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Prenatal development can be divided into three periods.Which of the following is in the correct order from conception to birth?

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Which of the following is NOT a test used by physicians to determine whether a fetus is developing normally?

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The most common treatment for heroin addiction,methadone,is associated with:

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The phases of the brain's development during the prenatal period include all of the following EXCEPT:

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Gwendolyn is having a prenatal test where her doctor uses high-frequency sound waves directed into her abdomen to check on her fetus.She is most likely having a(n) :

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Which of the following is a gene-linked abnormality?

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The period that follows the birth of a child is called:

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Pilar is using non-medical techniques for pain management during labor; she has someone insert fine needles into specific locations of her body.She is most likely using:

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Esperanza is having a prenatal test to remove a small sample of the placenta for genetic testing.Identify the test that her doctor is performing.

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Tristan has a genetic disorder that results from an abnormality in the X chromosome,which becomes constricted and often breaks.His doctor told Tristan's mother that he has:

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What is the recommended daily dosage of folic acid for pregnant women,as issued by the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services?

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Which of the following statements about cocaine use during pregnancy is true?

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Which of the following is TRUE of the stages of childbirth?

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According to evolutionary psychology,the observed advantage in spatial skills for men over women might be the result of:

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Mary's mother has blonde hair and her father has brown hair.Mary has a gene for brown hair and a gene for blonde hair.She has brown hair.This indicates that the gene for brown hair is a:

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The most common form of medication used during deliveries today is:

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