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Lifespan DevelopmentReview Questions
1.
What combination of parent hair type would most likely result in a child’s having wavy hair?
  1. One parent has curly hair, and the other has straight hair.
  2. One parent has curly hair, and the other has wavy hair.
  3. Both parents have wavy hair.
  4. Both parents have curly hair.
2 .
What is the primary function of most genes?
  1. determine a phenotype
  2. duplicate themselves
  3. code for proteins
  4. create mutations
3.
What types of traits are caused by genes located on the sex chromosomes?
  1. sex-linked traits
  2. recessive traits
  3. polygenetic traits
  4. codominant traits
4 .
Which disorder results from a combination of multiple genetic and environmental factors?
  1. cystic fibrosis
  2. type 2 diabetes
  3. Down syndrome
  4. Fragile X syndrome
5.
What type of gene expression occurs when one gene influences multiple traits and produces a variety of phenotypic outcomes?
  1. incomplete expression
  2. codominant expression
  3. polygenic effects
  4. pleiotropic effects
6 .
What is the process in which an ovum, or egg, is released from an ovary?
  1. fertilization
  2. ovulation
  3. menstruation
  4. specialization
7.
What structure carries sperm from the testes to the urethra?
  1. vas deferens
  2. epididymis
  3. seminal vesicles
  4. prostate gland
8 .
What structure connects the uterus to the vagina in the female reproductive system?
  1. vulva
  2. cervix
  3. fallopian tubes
  4. ovaries
9.
In which structure do sperm finish maturing and remain stored in the male reproductive system?
  1. testes
  2. prostate
  3. vas deferens
  4. epididymis
10 .
Where does fertilization typically occur within the female reproductive system?
  1. uterus
  2. ovaries
  3. vagina
  4. fallopian tubes
11.
What is the sequence of events during the germinal period of prenatal development?
  1. fertilization, blastocyst, implantation
  2. blastocyst, implantation, fertilization
  3. fertilization, implantation, blastocyst
  4. implantation, fertilization, blastocyst
12 .
What is the name of the watertight fluid-filled sac that protects the embryo during the embryonic period of prenatal development?
  1. chorion
  2. blastocyst
  3. amnion
  4. placenta
13.
What form of prenatal testing involves testing the amniotic fluid for genetic defects, some chromosomal abnormalities, and birth defects?
  1. chorionic villus sampling
  2. amniocentesis
  3. ultrasound
  4. maternal serum test
14 .
What is the term for any factor—disease, drugs, or other environmental agents—that can harm a fetus or embryo or influence health or behavior after birth?
  1. blastocyst
  2. trophoblast
  3. chorion
  4. teratogen
15.
When is the neonatal behavioral assessment scale typically performed?
  1. immediately after birth
  2. within the first twenty-four hours of birth
  3. within the first two to four days after birth
  4. once the infant is three months of age
16 .
Failure to thrive in infants is defined as ________.
  1. being slower than average in language development
  2. showing insufficient weight gain and growth
  3. having delayed motor skills
  4. having delayed social skills
17.
What is assessed in the grimace part of an Apgar test?
  1. muscle tone
  2. body color
  3. heart rate
  4. reflex irritability
18 .
What occurs during the third stage of labor?
  1. delivery of the newborn
  2. expulsion of the placenta
  3. contractions and cervical dilation
  4. rupture of the amniotic sac
19.
What delivery location allows for a more familiar birthing environment but is typically only recommended for low-risk pregnancies?
  1. home delivery
  2. birthing center delivery
  3. hospital delivery
  4. institutional delivery
20 .
What does attachment in infants refer to?
  1. physical growth and development
  2. cognitive abilities present from birth
  3. ability to lift their head on their own
  4. emotional connection with caregivers
21.
How does attachment differ from bonding in children?
  1. Attachment is a result of the genetic inclination toward caring for others, while bonding is solely a response to external (environmental) factors.
  2. Attachment is solely a response to external (environmental) factors, while bonding is a result of the genetic inclination toward caring for others.
  3. Attachment is the emotional connection the caregiver feels for the child, while bonding is the emotional connection the child feels for the caregiver.
  4. Attachment is the emotional connection the child feels for the caregiver, while bonding is the emotional connection the caregiver feels for the child.
22 .
Postpartum depression is characterized by ________.
  1. a brief period of sadness that resolves on its own
  2. lack of euphoria after childbirth
  3. persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion following childbirth
  4. feelings of surprise following childbirth
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