Question 1

Ethel is 50-years-old but appears much more aged in appearance. Most of Ethel's relatives don't live past the age of 60. Which of the following genes are responsible for the accelerated aging that is observed in Ethel and her family members?

Accepted Answer

A)   Susceptibility genes
B)   Longevity genes
C)   Vulnerability genes
D)   Mutated genesE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Marlena, who just found out she is pregnant, has very poor eating habits. Her total calorie intake is very low. She eats very little protein and unbalanced amounts of vitamins and minerals. If she continues her present eating habits, which of the following is MOST likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)   The baby will not be affected.
B)   The baby will develop Down syndrome.
C)   The baby is more likely to be malformed.
D)   The baby is more likely to have severe withdrawal symptoms.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following women has the highest probability of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sarah, a 21-year-old Asian woman
B)   Jane, a 41-year-old Euro-American woman
C)   Ella, a 27-year-old African American woman
D)   Destiny, a 38-year-old African American womanE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The second stage of childbirth begins with the _____ and ends with the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   emergence of the child's head; delivery of the placenta
B)   opening of the cervix; delivery of the child out of the mother
C)   emergence of the child's head; delivery of the child out of the mother
D)   opening of the cervix; delivery of the placentaE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Paul suffers from hemophilia. Suggest an appropriate treatment option for Paul's condition.

Accepted Answer

A)   Insulin
B)   Blood transfusions/injections
C)   Physical therapy
D)   Corrective surgery at birthE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The _____ is a layer of the embryo, which will become the circulatory system, bones, muscles, excretory system, and reproductive system.

Accepted Answer

A)   endoderm
B)   ectoderm
C)   mesoderm
D)   epidermisE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following statements about the effects of marijuana exposure on offspring is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Research has concluded that marijuana use by pregnant women is associated with memory deficits in their offspring.
B)   Research has indicated that mothers who use marijuana while pregnant have a higher risk of having a child who develops depression by age 10.
C)   Research has shown that mothers who use marijuana while pregnant risk their offspring using marijuana by age 14.
D)   Research has concluded that controlled doses of marijuana are associated with increased memory in the developing offspring.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following is true of phenylketonuria?

Accepted Answer

A)   It results from a recessive gene.
B)   It is a chromosomal disorder.
C)   It results in death by 5 years of age.
D)   It is caused by an accumulation of lipids in the nervous system.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

During which period of development is the unborn baby MOST at risk of developing a structural defect due to the effects of a teratogen?

Accepted Answer

A)   At conception
B)   During the germinal period
C)   During the embryonic period
D)   During the fetal periodE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Mariah has given birth to a baby girl. Even one month after delivery, she is experiencing very strong feelings of sadness and anxiety. She is so morose that she is having trouble coping with daily tasks. Mariah is most likely suffering from:

Accepted Answer

A)   posttraumatic stress disorder.
B)   postpartum blues.
C)   paranoid schizophrenia.
D)   postpartum depression.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The embryo's _____ develops into the digestive and respiratory systems.

Accepted Answer

A)   ectoderm
B)   endoderm
C)   trophoblast
D)   mesodermE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is true of mitosis in humans?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mitosis is the cellular reproduction occurs in the sperm and egg cells.
B)   Mitosis results in the formation of four new cells.
C)   Mitocis results in the formation of new cells with 23 pairs of chromosomes.
D)   Mitosis results in the formation of three new cells.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The middle layer of the embryo is called the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   mesoderm
B)   cytoderm
C)   endoderm
D)   ectodermE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Klinefelter syndrome affects:

Accepted Answer

A)   only males.
B)   only females.
C)   both males and females equally.
D)   more females than males.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Bronwyn is interested in using non-medical techniques to assist her with dealing with pain during childbirth. Based on the text and class discussion what are the two best options available to her, and why?

Accepted Answer

Some new nonmedicated techniqu...

Question 16

Xiomara is considering hiring a doula to help with childbirth. What is a doula and how is they different from midwives?

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Doula is a Greek word that means "a woma...

Question 17

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)  _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The _____ is a layer of the embryo, which will become the nervous system and brain, sensory receptors, and skin parts.

Accepted Answer

A)   mesoderm
B)   ectoderm
C)   trophoblast
D)   endodermE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

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) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

The outermost layer of the embryo is called the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   mesoderm
B)   cytoderm
C)   endoderm
D)   ectodermE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 2: Biological Beginnings

The embryo's _____ develops into the digestive and respiratory systems.

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Bronwyn is interested in using non-medical techniques to assist her with dealing with pain during childbirth. Based on the text and class discussion what are the two best options available to her, and why?

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Paul suffers from hemophilia. Suggest an appropriate treatment option for Paul's condition.

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The middle layer of the embryo is called the _____.

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The _____ is a layer of the embryo, which will become the nervous system and brain, sensory receptors, and skin parts.

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Ethel is 50-years-old but appears much more aged in appearance. Most of Ethel's relatives don't live past the age of 60. Which of the following genes are responsible for the accelerated aging that is observed in Ethel and her family members?

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The _____ is a layer of the embryo, which will become the circulatory system, bones, muscles, excretory system, and reproductive system.

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During which period of development is the unborn baby MOST at risk of developing a structural defect due to the effects of a teratogen?

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Xiomara is considering hiring a doula to help with childbirth. What is a doula and how is they different from midwives?

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Which of the following is true of mitosis in humans?

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The second stage of childbirth begins with the _ and ends with the _.

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Klinefelter syndrome affects:

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Which of the following statements about the effects of marijuana exposure on offspring is true?

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Mariah has given birth to a baby girl. Even one month after delivery, she is experiencing very strong feelings of sadness and anxiety. She is so morose that she is having trouble coping with daily tasks. Mariah is most likely suffering from:

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Which of the following is true of phenylketonuria?

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The outermost layer of the embryo is called the _____.

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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 women has the highest probability of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome?

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Marlena, who just found out she is pregnant, has very poor eating habits. Her total calorie intake is very low. She eats very little protein and unbalanced amounts of vitamins and minerals. If she continues her present eating habits, which of the following is MOST likely to occur?

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The embryo's _____ develops into the digestive and respiratory systems.

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Bronwyn is interested in using non-medical techniques to assist her with dealing with pain during childbirth. Based on the text and class discussion what are the two best options available to her, and why?

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Paul suffers from hemophilia. Suggest an appropriate treatment option for Paul's condition.

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The middle layer of the embryo is called the _____.

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Ethel is 50-years-old but appears much more aged in appearance. Most of Ethel's relatives don't live past the age of 60. Which of the following genes are responsible for the accelerated aging that is observed in Ethel and her family members?

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The _____ is a layer of the embryo, which will become the circulatory system, bones, muscles, excretory system, and reproductive system.

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During which period of development is the unborn baby MOST at risk of developing a structural defect due to the effects of a teratogen?

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Xiomara is considering hiring a doula to help with childbirth. What is a doula and how is they different from midwives?

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Which of the following is true of mitosis in humans?

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The second stage of childbirth begins with the _____ and ends with the _____.

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Klinefelter syndrome affects:

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Which of the following statements about the effects of marijuana exposure on offspring is true?

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Mariah has given birth to a baby girl. Even one month after delivery, she is experiencing very strong feelings of sadness and anxiety. She is so morose that she is having trouble coping with daily tasks. Mariah is most likely suffering from:

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Which of the following is true of phenylketonuria?

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The outermost layer of the embryo is called the _____.

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Which of the following women has the highest probability of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome?

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