Question 1

Which of the following is true of a pregnant woman's folic acid intake?

Accepted Answer

A)  The presence of folic acid in a woman's diet has no effect on her fetus.
B)  Symptoms of folic acid deficiency include fatigue and anemia.
C)  Folic acid impedes growth in the developing fetus.
D)  She should ensure that her intake of folic acid is low.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the physical changes in a woman's body during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The development of mammary glands causes the breast's areola to lighten and narrow.
B)  The placenta causes a large decrease in the levels of estrogen and progesterone produced.
C)  The increase in hormonal levels leads to a corresponding decrease in vaginal secretions.
D)  The increase in progesterone levels often leads to feelings of fatigue in pregnant women.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Discuss the various reproductive technologies that have been developed to assist the process of conception.

Accepted Answer

The new reproductive technologies that h...

Question 4

The _____ of an embryo differentiates into the digestive system and the respiratory system.

Accepted Answer

A)  mesoderm
B)  ectoderm
C)  endoderm
D)  peridermE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

The process by which sperm are propelled up the fallopian tube is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  flagellation
B)  diffusion
C)  endocytosis
D)  haemodialysisE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

_____ refers to a woman's inability to conceive or a man's inability to impregnate a woman.

Accepted Answer

A)  Eclampsia
B)  Pseudocyesis
C)  Infertility
D)  EdemaE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following has research found to be true of infertility in men?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men exposed to environmental estrogens are protected from infertility.
B)  Abstaining from vaginal intercourse increases a man's sperm count.
C)  The quality and motility of male semen declines with age.
D)  Infertility is hereditary and is caused by a recessive gene.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Question 8

Which of the following is true of morning sickness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Morning sickness manifests itself only during the third trimester of a woman's pregnancy.
B)  Morning sickness is defined as nausea that occurs only before noon in pregnant women.
C)  Evidence links the incidence of morning sickness with a lower risk of miscarriage.
D)  Over 90% of pregnant women experience morning sickness throughout their pregnancy.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

_____ involves fertilizing the egg with sperm in a laboratory dish and then placing the developing fertilized egg into the fallopian tube,allowing natural implantation to occur.

Accepted Answer

A)  Embryo transfer
B)  Artificial insemination
C)  Zygote intrafallopian transfer
D)  Gamete intrafallopian transferE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Most spontaneous abortions occur because of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  defective fetuses
B)  psychological trauma
C)  pseudocyesis
D)  chronic infertilityE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

What happens during third-stage labour?

Accepted Answer

A)  The baby's head emerges from the birth canal.
B)  The cervix continues to dilate.
C)  The placenta and fetal membranes are expelled.
D)  The incidence of contractions typically ceases.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following functions does a spinal anesthetic perform?

Accepted Answer

A)  It numbs only the external genitals of the woman.
B)  It numbs only the woman's abdomen.
C)  It is used to put a woman to sleep during a C-section.
D)  It numbs the woman from her waist down.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following secretes hyaluronidase,the enzyme that helps the sperm penetrate the egg?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acrosome
B)  Cilium
C)  Bartholin gland
D)  Skene's glandE) A) and C)
F) A) and D) A

Question 14

Megan is pregnant and wants to know her expected delivery date.The date of the first day of her last menstrual period was February 10,2010.According to Nägele's rule,Megan can be expected to deliver her baby on:

Accepted Answer

A)  November 1,2010.
B)  November 1,2011.
C)  November 10,2011.
D)  November 17,2010.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is true of sperm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sperm are the largest cells in the human body.
B)  The acidity of the vagina nourishes sperm.
C)  A typical ejaculate contains 10 to 15 sperm.
D)  Sperm are manufactured in the seminiferous tubules.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

_____ refers to elevated blood pressure accompanied by generalized edema and proteinuria in pregnant women.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pseudocyesis
B)  Amniocentesis
C)  Postpartum psychosis
D)  PreeclampsiaE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is true of the intake of alcohol during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Even a modest intake of alcohol by a pregnant woman can harm the fetus.
B)  The consumption of alcohol has no impact on the intelligence of the fetus.
C)  Alcohol cannot affect a fetus because its nervous system is distinct from its mother's.
D)  The inclusion of alcohol in a woman's diet has been found to be beneficial to the fetus.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

What is an ectopic pregnancy? How do most ectopic pregnancies end?

Accepted Answer

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fer...

Question 19

What function does amniotic fluid perform?

Accepted Answer

A)  It facilitates conception during ovulation.
B)  It helps sperm dissolve the zona pellucida.
C)  It propels eggs through the fallopian tubes.
D)  It maintains the fetus at a constant temperature.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 20

Which of the following is true of the intake of drugs during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The long-term use of antibiotics by pregnant women may cause damage to the fetus.
B)  All drugs consumed by pregnant women can pass through the placental barrier.
C)  Drugs cannot affect a fetus because its nervous system is distinct from its mother's.
D)  The inclusion of accutane in a woman's diet has been found to be beneficial to the fetus.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 6: Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Which of the following is true of a pregnant woman's folic acid intake?

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Which of the following is true of the physical changes in a woman's body during pregnancy?

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Discuss the various reproductive technologies that have been developed to assist the process of conception.

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The _____ of an embryo differentiates into the digestive system and the respiratory system.

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The process by which sperm are propelled up the fallopian tube is known as _____.

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_____ refers to a woman's inability to conceive or a man's inability to impregnate a woman.

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Which of the following is true of morning sickness?

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_____ involves fertilizing the egg with sperm in a laboratory dish and then placing the developing fertilized egg into the fallopian tube,allowing natural implantation to occur.

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Most spontaneous abortions occur because of _____.

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What happens during third-stage labour?

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Which of the following functions does a spinal anesthetic perform?

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Which of the following secretes hyaluronidase,the enzyme that helps the sperm penetrate the egg?

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_____ refers to elevated blood pressure accompanied by generalized edema and proteinuria in pregnant women.

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