HED 366 Lesson 7 Exam Questions
and Answers All Correct
Some tests for pregnancy are based on the fact that the blood and urine of a pregnant
woman contain ________.
trophoblast hormone
human chorionic gonadotropin
follicle-stimulating hormone
prostaglandins - Answer- Human chorionic gonadotropin
Sensitive blood tests for HCG can detect pregnancy as early as ________ after
conception.
24 hours
two days
one week
three weeks - Answer- One week
About ________% of women experience significant depression during pregnancy.
5
15
20
50 - Answer- 20%
Most research shows that there is ________.
a progressive decline in sexual interest and activity over the nine months of pregnancy
a progressive increase in sexual interest and activity over the nine months of
pregnancy
a progressive decline in sexual interest and activity until the third trimester, at which
time there is a dramatic increase
little change in sexual interest or activity over the nine months of pregnancy - Answer-
A progressive decline in sexual interest and activity over the nine months of pregnancy
In pregnancies with no risk factors, sexual activity and orgasm may continue ________.
through the sixth month of pregnancy
through the seventh month of pregnancy
, through the eighth month of pregnancy
as desired until labor begins - Answer- As desired until labor begins
One study of expectant fathers found that when men shared their feelings with their
partners, ________.
the men felt vulnerable and exposed, resulting in a negative effect on the relationship
the women responded by becoming depressed and irrational because of their hormonal
fluctuations
their relationships expanded in depth and intimacy
their relationships deteriorated because the women felt overburdened by the men's
concerns - Answer- Their relationships expanded in depth and intimacy
A united sperm cell and ovum is called a/an ________.
blastocyst
varicocele
zygote
embryo - Answer- Zygote
By the end of the __________, the internal organs of the fetus begin limited functioning
first trimester
second trimester
third trimester
first month - Answer- First trimester
The sex of the fetus can be distinguished during the ________.
first trimester
second trimester
third trimester
first month - Answer- First trimester
The vernix caseosa ________.
is a protective, waxy substance that covers the fetus
implants on the wall of the uterus one week after fertilization
is a reddish uterine discharge that is expelled after childbirth
is a thick, yellowish fluid secreted by the breasts in late pregnancy - Answer- A
protective, waxy substance that covers the fetus
All of the following substances pass through the placenta to the fetus except ________.
nutrients
oxygen
and Answers All Correct
Some tests for pregnancy are based on the fact that the blood and urine of a pregnant
woman contain ________.
trophoblast hormone
human chorionic gonadotropin
follicle-stimulating hormone
prostaglandins - Answer- Human chorionic gonadotropin
Sensitive blood tests for HCG can detect pregnancy as early as ________ after
conception.
24 hours
two days
one week
three weeks - Answer- One week
About ________% of women experience significant depression during pregnancy.
5
15
20
50 - Answer- 20%
Most research shows that there is ________.
a progressive decline in sexual interest and activity over the nine months of pregnancy
a progressive increase in sexual interest and activity over the nine months of
pregnancy
a progressive decline in sexual interest and activity until the third trimester, at which
time there is a dramatic increase
little change in sexual interest or activity over the nine months of pregnancy - Answer-
A progressive decline in sexual interest and activity over the nine months of pregnancy
In pregnancies with no risk factors, sexual activity and orgasm may continue ________.
through the sixth month of pregnancy
through the seventh month of pregnancy
, through the eighth month of pregnancy
as desired until labor begins - Answer- As desired until labor begins
One study of expectant fathers found that when men shared their feelings with their
partners, ________.
the men felt vulnerable and exposed, resulting in a negative effect on the relationship
the women responded by becoming depressed and irrational because of their hormonal
fluctuations
their relationships expanded in depth and intimacy
their relationships deteriorated because the women felt overburdened by the men's
concerns - Answer- Their relationships expanded in depth and intimacy
A united sperm cell and ovum is called a/an ________.
blastocyst
varicocele
zygote
embryo - Answer- Zygote
By the end of the __________, the internal organs of the fetus begin limited functioning
first trimester
second trimester
third trimester
first month - Answer- First trimester
The sex of the fetus can be distinguished during the ________.
first trimester
second trimester
third trimester
first month - Answer- First trimester
The vernix caseosa ________.
is a protective, waxy substance that covers the fetus
implants on the wall of the uterus one week after fertilization
is a reddish uterine discharge that is expelled after childbirth
is a thick, yellowish fluid secreted by the breasts in late pregnancy - Answer- A
protective, waxy substance that covers the fetus
All of the following substances pass through the placenta to the fetus except ________.
nutrients
oxygen
