Question 1

The earliest period of prenatal development is the _________ period.

Accepted Answer

A)   embryonic
B)   neonatal
C)   germinal
D)   infant
E)   fetalF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

When the embryonic mass of cells develops an internal cavity, the mass of cells is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   zygote.
B)   morula.
C)   blastocyst.
D)   embryonic disc.
E)   trophoblast.F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 3

What genetic disorder is a type of dwarfism characterized by shortening of the upper and lower limbs?

Accepted Answer

A)   albinism
B)   sickle-cell disease
C)   hemophilia
D)   Down syndrome
E)   achondroplasiaF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

The placenta and membranes surrounding the embryo develop from the

Accepted Answer

A)   morula.
B)   blastocyst.
C)   trophoblast.
D)   inner cell mass.
E)   blastocele.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

The embryonic membrane that completely encloses the embryo in a watery sac is the

Accepted Answer

A)   yolk sac.
B)   amnion.
C)   allantois.
D)   chorion.
E)   ectodermal sac.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 6

A different form of an allele at a particular locus that can have no effect to major effects on the phenotype is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   allelic variant.
B)   mutated allele.
C)   polymorphism.
D)   All of the choices are correct.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The prenatal period during which the major organ systems form is the

Accepted Answer

A)   fetal period.
B)   germinal period.
C)   embryonic period.
D)   neonatal period.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following fetal shunts connects the umbilical vein with the inferior vena cava?

Accepted Answer

A)   ductus arteriosus
B)   umbilical vein
C)   umbilical artery
D)   ductus venosus
E)   foramen ovaleF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 9

Arm and legs buds appear at about 28 days from

Accepted Answer

A)   the coelom.
B)   apical ectodermal ridges.
C)   somitomeres.
D)   neural crest cells.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

An APGAR score of _____ is considered normal at 1 to 5 minutes after birth.

Accepted Answer

A)   2
B)   5
C)   9
D)   12
E)   25F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following characterizes the developmental age of an eight month old infant?

Accepted Answer

A)   sits without support
B)   rolls from its back to its side
C)   smiles in response to people's faces
D)   pulls itself up to a standing position
E)   None of these choices is correctF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

At the time of implantation, the human embryo is in a stage of development known as the

Accepted Answer

A)   fetus.
B)   zygote.
C)   morula.
D)   blastocyst.
E)   egg.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Which gland develops from an evagination of the ectoderm in the roof of the embryonic oral cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)   anterior pituitary gland
B)   posterior pituitary gland
C)   thyroid gland
D)   adrenal glands
E)   pancreasF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Cryptorchidism

Accepted Answer

A)   is the failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac.
B)   may be due to excessive amounts of testosterone in the fetus.
C)   has no effect on fertility.
D)   results in feminization of the male fetus.
E)   is the lack of testes.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 15

The onset of puberty is considered to be the beginning of which life stage?

Accepted Answer

A)   early childhood
B)   late childhood
C)   adolescence
D)   young adult
E)   middle ageF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 16

An embryo becomes a fetus about

Accepted Answer

A)   14 days after fertilization.
B)   30 days after fertilization.
C)   60 days after fertilization.
D)   3 months after fertilization.
E)   6 months after fertilization.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Organogenesis is generally completed by day _____ of development.

Accepted Answer

A)   20
B)   30
C)   45
D)   60
E)   75F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Placenta previa occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)   a normally placed placenta tears away from the uterine wall.
B)   the placenta is formed too early.
C)   implantation occurs close to the cervix.
D)   implantation occurs in the fundus of the uterus.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following structures originates as an evagination from the floor of the pharynx, moves into the neck, and loses its connection with the pharynx?

Accepted Answer

A)   pancreas
B)   thyroid gland
C)   adrenal medulla
D)   adenohypophysis
E)   parathyroid glandsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

If neither testosterone nor mullerian-inhibiting hormone is secreted during embryonic development

Accepted Answer

A)   the paramesonephric duct system degenerates.
B)   the mesonephric duct system is stimulated.
C)   internally female reproductive structures form.
D)   the individual appears as a male.
E)   internally male reproductive structures form.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Exam 29: Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics

The earliest period of prenatal development is the _________ period.

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Which of the following fetal shunts connects the umbilical vein with the inferior vena cava?

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What genetic disorder is a type of dwarfism characterized by shortening of the upper and lower limbs?

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Organogenesis is generally completed by day _____ of development.

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Placenta previa occurs when

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The embryonic membrane that completely encloses the embryo in a watery sac is the

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An embryo becomes a fetus about

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The placenta and membranes surrounding the embryo develop from the

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Which of the following structures originates as an evagination from the floor of the pharynx, moves into the neck, and loses its connection with the pharynx?

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An APGAR score of _____ is considered normal at 1 to 5 minutes after birth.

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The prenatal period during which the major organ systems form is the

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If neither testosterone nor mullerian-inhibiting hormone is secreted during embryonic development

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When the embryonic mass of cells develops an internal cavity, the mass of cells is called a(n)

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At the time of implantation, the human embryo is in a stage of development known as the

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Arm and legs buds appear at about 28 days from

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A different form of an allele at a particular locus that can have no effect to major effects on the phenotype is a(n)

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Which gland develops from an evagination of the ectoderm in the roof of the embryonic oral cavity?

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The onset of puberty is considered to be the beginning of which life stage?

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Which of the following characterizes the developmental age of an eight month old infant?

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Cryptorchidism

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