BIO 121 exam 6 study UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. Formed by the end of week 8
2. Allows for the transfer of waste products
3. formed following a period of rapid cell division
4. Union of an egg and sperm - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Fetus
2. Placenta
3. Embryo
4. Zygote
Briefly explain why an infant would be considered preterm. - CORRECT ANSWER - An
infant born prior to 37 weeks of gestation is considered preterm. The length of a normal
pregnancy is approximately 40 weeks.
Which of the following is/are true regarding calorie and nutrient needs during pregnancy?
Choose all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER - Quality is more important than quantity
Focus on nutrient dense foods
Jocelyn is a pregnant female who was diagnosed as being obese prior to her pregnancy. At her
clinic visit, she wanted to know what an appropriate amount of weight gain during pregnancy
would be. - CORRECT ANSWER - 11 to 20 pounds
Jenn is a pregnant female. During her recent OB appointment, her obstetrician expressed concern
because she had ketones in her urine.
What would be causing the ketones in her urine? - CORRECT ANSWER - Jenn's intake of
carbohydrates as an energy source is too low and she is using fat for energy. Ketones are a
byproduct of fat being used as an energy source.
List two minerals that must be increased during pregnancy. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Iodide, zinc, iron and calcium are appropriate answers
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. Formed by the end of week 8
2. Allows for the transfer of waste products
3. formed following a period of rapid cell division
4. Union of an egg and sperm - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Fetus
2. Placenta
3. Embryo
4. Zygote
Briefly explain why an infant would be considered preterm. - CORRECT ANSWER - An
infant born prior to 37 weeks of gestation is considered preterm. The length of a normal
pregnancy is approximately 40 weeks.
Which of the following is/are true regarding calorie and nutrient needs during pregnancy?
Choose all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER - Quality is more important than quantity
Focus on nutrient dense foods
Jocelyn is a pregnant female who was diagnosed as being obese prior to her pregnancy. At her
clinic visit, she wanted to know what an appropriate amount of weight gain during pregnancy
would be. - CORRECT ANSWER - 11 to 20 pounds
Jenn is a pregnant female. During her recent OB appointment, her obstetrician expressed concern
because she had ketones in her urine.
What would be causing the ketones in her urine? - CORRECT ANSWER - Jenn's intake of
carbohydrates as an energy source is too low and she is using fat for energy. Ketones are a
byproduct of fat being used as an energy source.
List two minerals that must be increased during pregnancy. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Iodide, zinc, iron and calcium are appropriate answers
