Deck 2: Nature With Nurture, Conception, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Question 1

According to the findings of the Human Genome Project, our DNA is ____percent identical to that of a chimp.

A) 1-2
B) 24-25
C) 50-51
D) 98-99

Answer 1

98-99

Question 2

Which of the following is true about mutations?

A) They are generally adaptive.
B) They are generally maladaptive.
C) They may be either adaptive or maladaptive.
D) They do not affect gene expression.

Answer 2

They may be either adaptive or maladaptive.

Question 3

The embryonic stage takes place during which period after conception?

A) 1st to 2nd week
B) 1st to 8th week
C) 2nd to 20th week
D) 2nd to 8th week

Answer 3

2nd to 8th week

Question 4

A fetus begins to develop external genitals after about how many weeks from conception?

A) 6-8
B) 8-10
C) 10-12
D) 12-14

Question 5

When it comes to medication, pregnant women

A) can take most over-the-counter medications with no fear of affecting their unborn babies, but should avoid prescription drugs, as they are more potent.
B) can take most over-the-counter medications and prescription medications with no fear of affecting their unborn babies.
C) can take most prescription medications with no fear of affecting their unborn babies, but should avoid over-the-counter medications.
D) should avoid taking any medications, if possible, because any drug they take may harm their unborn babies.

Question 6

According to the most current research, a pregnant woman may safely drink how much alcohol without harming her unborn baby?

A) An unlimited amount
B) 1-2 alcoholic beverages per day
C) 1-2 alcoholic beverages per day, but only after the first trimester
D) None

Question 7

All of the following are possible consequences to the fetus of its mother smoking during pregnancy
Except

A) mental retardation.
B) premature delivery.
C) stillbirth.
D) low birth weight.

Question 8

The Apgar test is initially given to a baby how many minutes after birth?

A) 1
B) 5
C) 7
D) 10