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D202 HUMAN GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT FINAL EXAM
2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
What is the embryonic period? - ANSWER-Weeks 3-8 of
pregnancy, formation of placenta and brain development
What is the fetal period? - ANSWER-From the end of the
embryonic period until the end of pregnancy, viability at 24
weeks
What influences sexual orientation? - ANSWER-Genetics, birth
order, hormones
What are some maternal factors that can affect fetal
development? - ANSWER-Age, environmental teratogens,
diabetes, high blood pressure, Rh factor, weight gain, stress,
depression
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What are some risks during pregnancy? - ANSWER-Ectopic
pregnancy, preeclampsia, spontaneous abortion
How many stages are there in labor for vaginal delivery? -
ANSWER-Three
What are the other types of delivery? - ANSWER-Cesarean and
induced
What is the APGAR score? - ANSWER-Assessment of
newborn's heart rate, muscle tone, reflexes, etc.
What is NBAS? - ANSWER-Neonatal Behavioral Assessment
Scale used to assess newborns.
When does the postpartum phase begin and end? - ANSWER-
Begins after birth and ends when mother's body returns to pre-
pregnancy form.
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What are maternal worries in the postpartum phase? -
ANSWER-Mother's needs and changes in taking on new
responsibilities.
What is postpartum anxiety? - ANSWER-Elevated sense of
worry about the infant following childbirth.
What is postpartum depression? - ANSWER-Unusual sadness
occurring after childbirth.
What is postpartum psychosis? - ANSWER-Serious mental
illness affecting new mothers after childbirth.
Why should new mothers seek medical assistance for
postpartum anxiety? - ANSWER-To address elevated worries
about the infant.
What is physical growth? - ANSWER-Increase in body size and
organ size in babies.
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What does physical development aid in? - ANSWER-
Maintenance of healthy weight, strong bones, muscles, and
heart.
What is motor development? - ANSWER-Physical growth and
strengthening of bones and muscles in children.
What do gross motor skills focus on? - ANSWER-Large muscle
groups controlling head, torso, arms, and legs.
What is the cephalocaudal path of development? - ANSWER-
Development that proceeds from head to tail.
What is the proximodistal path of development? - ANSWER-
Development that proceeds from midline outward.
What is sensory development? - ANSWER-Processes used to
take in information from the environment.
D202 HUMAN GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT FINAL EXAM
2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
What is the embryonic period? - ANSWER-Weeks 3-8 of
pregnancy, formation of placenta and brain development
What is the fetal period? - ANSWER-From the end of the
embryonic period until the end of pregnancy, viability at 24
weeks
What influences sexual orientation? - ANSWER-Genetics, birth
order, hormones
What are some maternal factors that can affect fetal
development? - ANSWER-Age, environmental teratogens,
diabetes, high blood pressure, Rh factor, weight gain, stress,
depression
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What are some risks during pregnancy? - ANSWER-Ectopic
pregnancy, preeclampsia, spontaneous abortion
How many stages are there in labor for vaginal delivery? -
ANSWER-Three
What are the other types of delivery? - ANSWER-Cesarean and
induced
What is the APGAR score? - ANSWER-Assessment of
newborn's heart rate, muscle tone, reflexes, etc.
What is NBAS? - ANSWER-Neonatal Behavioral Assessment
Scale used to assess newborns.
When does the postpartum phase begin and end? - ANSWER-
Begins after birth and ends when mother's body returns to pre-
pregnancy form.
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What are maternal worries in the postpartum phase? -
ANSWER-Mother's needs and changes in taking on new
responsibilities.
What is postpartum anxiety? - ANSWER-Elevated sense of
worry about the infant following childbirth.
What is postpartum depression? - ANSWER-Unusual sadness
occurring after childbirth.
What is postpartum psychosis? - ANSWER-Serious mental
illness affecting new mothers after childbirth.
Why should new mothers seek medical assistance for
postpartum anxiety? - ANSWER-To address elevated worries
about the infant.
What is physical growth? - ANSWER-Increase in body size and
organ size in babies.
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What does physical development aid in? - ANSWER-
Maintenance of healthy weight, strong bones, muscles, and
heart.
What is motor development? - ANSWER-Physical growth and
strengthening of bones and muscles in children.
What do gross motor skills focus on? - ANSWER-Large muscle
groups controlling head, torso, arms, and legs.
What is the cephalocaudal path of development? - ANSWER-
Development that proceeds from head to tail.
What is the proximodistal path of development? - ANSWER-
Development that proceeds from midline outward.
What is sensory development? - ANSWER-Processes used to
take in information from the environment.
