BIOD 121 (portage) Module 6 Questions with Correct Answers

BIOD 121 (portage) Module 6 Questions with Correct Answers


Question 1:
An adequate intake of vitamins and minerals several
Answer:
prior to conception, as well as throughout the pregnancy, is strongly recommended for those
trying to conceive.
months
A healthy body weight, properly controlling existing health conditions. and the avoidance of



Question 2:
(compounds that can increase the risk of a birth defect will improve the odds of a healthy
pregnancy for both mom and baby.
Answer:
teratogens



Question 3:
The United States, despite the availability of health care, either through private companies or
programs available for low income and needy moms, the rate of infant mortality is among the
in the world.
Answer:
highest



Question 4:
moms are especially at high risk as they are more likely to not seek proper care during their
pregnancy.
Answer:
Teen



Question 5:
Pregnancy can be defined by several key developmental stages:
Answer:
-fertilization blastogenic stage embryonic stage end of first trimester fetal stage

,Question 6:
developmental stage: fertilization
Answer:
(day 0) an egg and sperm unite and produce a zygote



Question 7:
developmental stage: blastogenic stage
Answer:
(day 1-14) a period of rapid cell division* day 14 an embryo is formed



Question 8:
developmental stage: embryonic stage
Answer:
(week 2-8) the organ system develops week 5 the heart begins to beat-week 8 the embryo is
now known as fetus



Question 9:
developmental stage: end of first trimester
Answer:
most organs are formed, and the fetus can move



Question 10:
developmental stage: fetal stage
Answer:
(week 9-40) period of continual growth and development



Question 11:
Beginning at conception, an egg and sperm unite to produce a
Answer:
. zygote

,Question 12:
The length of a pregnancy is approximately
Answer:
weeks. 40



Question 13:
Pregnancy is divided into 3 trimesters
Answer:
first trimester second trimester third trimester



Question 14:
first trimester
Answer:
many women do not realize they are pregnant (until 2nd month)moms need to eliminate
harmful substances from their diets and lifestyles prior to conception to give the development
and growth a fetus the best environment.quality of mother's diet is more important than
quantity



Question 15:
second trimester
Answer:
development of hands, feet, arms, and legs occurs fetus begins to resemble a baby
expecting mother is experiencing physiological changes to her body in order to support the
pregnancy and prepare for birth



Question 16:
third trimester:
Answer:
- critical period of growth as the fetus will double in length fetus increases in weight to
approximately 7-9 pounds



Question 17:
Benchmark period for an infant to be born is after
Answer:

, weeks of gestation. A baby weighing greater than pounds has a more positive outcome, less
chance of medical issues, and an overall better quality of life. 37; 5.5



Question 18:
An infant born prior to 37 weeks is referred to as
Answer:
. They are likely to have increased medical conditions and delayed growth in their early months
of life. preterm



Question 19:
Low birth weight (LBW):
Answer:
an infant weighing less than 5.5 pounds, regardless of their gestational age



Question 20:
Small for gestational age (SGA):
Answer:
an infant small in size, measured relative to its gestational stage



Question 21:
An infant born at 35 weeks and weighing 5 pounds would be considered
Answer:
but not



Question 22:
, as 5 pounds at 35 weeks is within the normal range.
Answer:
LBW; SGA



Question 23:
calories:
Answer: