Question 1

Paul has a gene-linked abnormality, and as a result he suffers from an X-linked inheritance disease. Because of this disease, Paul suffers from internal and external bleeding due to delayed blood clotting. Which of the following will effectively treat Paul's condition?

Accepted Answer

A)   hydroxyurea
B)   blood transfusions
C)   anticoagulants
D)   blood irradiation therapyE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Uma has completed her third trimester and has just given birth. Which of the following is most likely to be true assuming that the baby is perfectly average?

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A)   The baby is 19 to 20 inches long and weighs 6 to 7.5 pounds.
B)   Lanugo covers the baby's body.
C)   Vernix caseosa begins to form after the baby is delivered.
D)   The baby is more active than it was at 28 weeks.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following is a feature of the embryonic period of prenatal development?

Accepted Answer

A)   the creation of the fertilized egg
B)   the formation of the blastocyst
C)   the attachment of the zygote to the uterine wall
D)   the formation of support systems for cellsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Mariah is at a particular stage of pregnancy where the fetus' heartbeat is audible with an ordinary stethoscope. Which prenatal developmental stage is the fetus currently in?

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A)   the first trimester
B)   the second trimester
C)   the fourth trimester
D)   the conception stageE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Briefly describe postpartum depression. What are some of the symptoms that distinguish it from a more typical case of baby blues? Based on the text and class, what would you consider the two effective treatment methods for postpartum depression?

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After giving birth, some women have such...

Question 6

Describe the rooming-in arrangement provided by hospitals. If parents do not opt for this arrangement, does this have an impact on the baby?

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In the rooming-in arrangement, the baby ...

Question 7

Combining the genes of two parents in offspring increases ________ in the population, which is valuable for a species because it provides more characteristics for natural selection to operate on.

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A)   the number of males
B)   the number of females
C)   genetic variability
D)   genetic uniformityE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

List four sex-linked chromosomal abnormalities.

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Klinefelter syndrome, fragile ...

Question 9

Jerome and Tyrone are fraternal twins. This means that they developed from

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A)   a single egg that was fertilized by a single sperm.
B)   a single egg that was fertilized by two different sperms.
C)   two eggs that were fertilized by a single sperm.
D)   two eggs that were fertilized by two different sperms.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Females who have one abnormal copy of a mutated gene on the X chromosome are known as

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A)   inhibitors.
B)   patients.
C)   carriers.
D)   promoters.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is the main risk factor that a couple must be aware of when undergoing fertility treatments?

Accepted Answer

A)   high birth weight in babies conceived through such treatments
B)   an increase in the possibility of multiple births when such treatments are used
C)   negative psychological impact on children conceived through such treatments
D)   significant differences in developmental outcomes for children conceived through such treatmentsE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

The nucleus of each human cell contains ________, which are threadlike structures made up of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) .

Accepted Answer

A)   mitochondria
B)   ribosomes
C)   chromosomes
D)   mesosomesE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The Apgar Scale is especially good at determining

Accepted Answer

A)   the severity of limb deformities of the newborn.
B)   the newborn's susceptibility to common postnatal complications.
C)   the newborn's ability to cope with the stress of delivery.
D)   the newborn's lactose tolerance.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

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
C)   emergence of the child's head; delivery of the child
D)   opening of the cervix; delivery of the placentaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

How can maternal obesity negatively impact pregnancy outcomes for the mother and the child?

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For the mother, maternal obesity puts he...

Question 16

Sylvia is almost nine months pregnant and is very close to her delivery date. The doctors have found that she has an active case of genital herpes. Which of the following is the best course of action to prevent Sylvia's baby from contracting the disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   performing a cesarean section
B)   terminating the pregnancy
C)   delivering the baby through the birth canal
D)   giving the baby blood transfusionsE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Carla is diagnosed with breast cancer. She informs her doctor that her mother and her grandmother have also had breast cancer. The doctor explains to Carla that she has specific genes that make her more vulnerable to breast cancer and that she is genetically predisposed to develop the disease. In this scenario, these genes are known as

Accepted Answer

A)   susceptibility genes.
B)   conditional lethal genes.
C)   complementary genes.
D)   duplicate genes.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

The blastocyst differs from the trophoblast in that the blastocyst

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A)   is composed of an inner layer of cells that will finally develop into the embryo.
B)   is the outermost layer of the embryo that will eventually produce the surface parts.
C)   is the outer layer of cells that later provides nutrition and support for the embryo.
D)   is a disk-shaped group of tissues in which small blood vessels from the mother and the offspring intertwine but do not join.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Identify the formation of a close connection, especially a physical bond, between parents and their newborn in the period shortly after birth.

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The answer of Identify the formation of a close connection,...

Question 20

Sherry, a 3-year-old, has an extra copy of chromosome 21. She is often made fun of by other children because of her unusual looks; she has a round face and her skull is flat. She has a protruding tongue, and she finds it difficult to play because of her short limbs. Her parents find that her mental abilities are impaired when compared with other children her age. Sherry is most likely suffering from a chromosomal abnormality called ________.

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The answer of Sherry, a 3-year-old, has an extra copy...

Exam 2: Biological Beginnings

Briefly describe postpartum depression. What are some of the symptoms that distinguish it from a more typical case of baby blues? Based on the text and class, what would you consider the two effective treatment methods for postpartum depression?

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Combining the genes of two parents in offspring increases ________ in the population, which is valuable for a species because it provides more characteristics for natural selection to operate on.

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Females who have one abnormal copy of a mutated gene on the X chromosome are known as

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Jerome and Tyrone are fraternal twins. This means that they developed from

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How can maternal obesity negatively impact pregnancy outcomes for the mother and the child?

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For the mother, maternal obesity puts he...
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The Apgar Scale is especially good at determining

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Identify the formation of a close connection, especially a physical bond, between parents and their newborn in the period shortly after birth.

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Paul has a gene-linked abnormality, and as a result he suffers from an X-linked inheritance disease. Because of this disease, Paul suffers from internal and external bleeding due to delayed blood clotting. Which of the following will effectively treat Paul's condition?

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Mariah is at a particular stage of pregnancy where the fetus' heartbeat is audible with an ordinary stethoscope. Which prenatal developmental stage is the fetus currently in?

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The nucleus of each human cell contains ________, which are threadlike structures made up of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) .

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The blastocyst differs from the trophoblast in that the blastocyst

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List four sex-linked chromosomal abnormalities.

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Which of the following is the main risk factor that a couple must be aware of when undergoing fertility treatments?

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Describe the rooming-in arrangement provided by hospitals. If parents do not opt for this arrangement, does this have an impact on the baby?

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

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Which of the following is a feature of the embryonic period of prenatal development?

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Sylvia is almost nine months pregnant and is very close to her delivery date. The doctors have found that she has an active case of genital herpes. Which of the following is the best course of action to prevent Sylvia's baby from contracting the disease?

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Briefly describe postpartum depression. What are some of the symptoms that distinguish it from a more typical case of baby blues? Based on the text and class, what would you consider the two effective treatment methods for postpartum depression?

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The nucleus of each human cell contains ________, which are threadlike structures made up of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) .

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List four sex-linked chromosomal abnormalities.

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