Question 1

The second meiotic division in oogenesis is not completed until after a spermatozoan has penetrated the cell.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The temporary organ that functions in the exchange of gases,nutrients,and waste between maternal and fetal blood is the

Accepted Answer

A)   umbilical cord
B)   amnion
C)   placenta
D)   yolk sacE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The longest stage of labor is the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)   dilation
B)   expulsion
C)   placentalD) A) and C)
E) All of the above

Question 4

Capacitation is a process that

Accepted Answer

A)   weakens the membrane of the acrosome on the sperm
B)   weakens the zona pellucida of the ovum
C)   occurs in the sperm before ejaculation
D)   occurs in the epididymis during sperm maturation
E)   splits the corona radiata so that sperm can enterF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

The period of development after birth is called

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A)   perinatal development
B)   senescence
C)   postnatal development
D)   adolescence
E)   childhoodF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

The opening between the right atrium and left atrium in the fetal heart is the

Accepted Answer

A)   ductus arteriosus
B)   atrial foramen
C)   foramen ovale
D)   ductus venosusE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Pressure of the fetal head on the cervix stimulates

Accepted Answer

A)   an increase in progesterone levels
B)   an increase in estrogen levels
C)   the release of prostaglandins
D)   the release of oxytocinE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Temperature regulating mechanisms are well developed in the neonatal period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The normal gestation period in humans is

Accepted Answer

A)   266 days from the last menstrual period
B)   280 days from fertilization
C)   266 days from fertilization
D)   40 weeks from fertilizationE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Recessive genes express themselves even when they are heterozygous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the term for the vessels that carry fetal blood to the placenta for gaseous exchange?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

The primary germ layers that develop during the pre-embryonic period include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The term that refers to excessive vomiting during pregnancy is

Accepted Answer

A)   polyhydramnios
B)   hyperemesis gravidarum
C)   pseudocyesis
D)   prima gravidaE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

What is the term for the longest stage of labor?

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Question 15

What is the term for the period of prenatal development during which organogenesis occurs?

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The second meiotic division in oogenesis is not completed until after a spermatozoan has penetrated the cell.

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Pressure of the fetal head on the cervix stimulates

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The primary germ layers that develop during the pre-embryonic period include all of the following EXCEPT

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The term that refers to excessive vomiting during pregnancy is

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The temporary organ that functions in the exchange of gases,nutrients,and waste between maternal and fetal blood is the

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What is the term for the vessels that carry fetal blood to the placenta for gaseous exchange?

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Temperature regulating mechanisms are well developed in the neonatal period.

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The longest stage of labor is the _____ stage.

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The period of development after birth is called

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The normal gestation period in humans is

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Recessive genes express themselves even when they are heterozygous.

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The opening between the right atrium and left atrium in the fetal heart is the

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What is the term for the period of prenatal development during which organogenesis occurs?

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The second meiotic division in oogenesis is not completed until after a spermatozoan has penetrated the cell.

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Pressure of the fetal head on the cervix stimulates

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The term that refers to excessive vomiting during pregnancy is

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The temporary organ that functions in the exchange of gases,nutrients,and waste between maternal and fetal blood is the

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What is the term for the vessels that carry fetal blood to the placenta for gaseous exchange?

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Temperature regulating mechanisms are well developed in the neonatal period.

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Recessive genes express themselves even when they are heterozygous.

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