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Terms in this set (236)
When gametes are Meiosis
formed in the human
body, this is called
When the uterus First
contractions occur around
every 8 to 10 minutes and
last about 30 seconds, this
is considered the
________________ stage of labor.
Sometimes genes, for no Mutation
known reason(s), change
their form in a process
called spontaneous
_____________.
During the germinal stage, Blastocyst
the fertilized egg is now
called a(n) _____________ and
travels toward the uterus
where it becomes
implanted in the uterus's
wall.
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What is the process by Fertilization
which a sperm and an
ovum join to form a single
new cell?
Which of the following is a hemophilia
blood disorder produced
by X-linked genes?
Rod-shaped portions of 23
DNA called chromosomes
are organized in ____ pairs.
Which "Big Five" extroversion
personality trait refers to
the degree to which a
person seeks to be with
others, to behave in an
outgoing manner, and
generally to be sociable?
________ twins are no more Dizygotic
genetically similar than
two siblings born at
different times.
What prescriptions, when DES (diethylstilbestrol)
taken by women before
they were aware they
were pregnant, could also
cause fetal damage?
Which gland in the body Pituitary
signals the brain and other
glands in children's bodies
to begin producing sex
hormones?
What is the term for Rhythms
repetitive, cyclical
patterns of behavior?
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The visible signs of sexual secondary sex characteristics
maturity that do not
directly involve the sex
organs are called
What is the term for the Rooting
reflex where the neonate
tends to turn its head
toward things that touch
its cheek?
What is the term for the Sound location
ability to detect sound
and pinpoint the direction
from which it is
emanating?
Mary is preparing to Rooting
breastfeed her infant
daughter and, in doing so,
the baby's cheek brushes
across her mother's
blouse. The baby
immediately turns its head
toward Mary's chest in
preparation for feeding.
This is called the _______
reflex.
Communication with other neurotransmitters; synapses
neurons is done by means
of _________ that travel across
the small gaps called
__________.
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The developmental Gibson & Walk
researchers who
conducted the classic
study regarding the "visual
cliff" was/were _________.
Like all body cells, ________ neurons; nucleus
has/have a cell body
containing a(n) __________.
What is the term for the Rapid eye movement (REM)
period of sleep that is
found in older children
and adults and is
associated with dreaming?
Molly is a 27-year-old Secondary aging
female who looks years
older than her actual age.
She lives a high-risk
lifestyle that includes
regular use of alcohol,
tobacco, and illicit drugs,
and she has never
exercised regularly.
Molly's behavioral choices
have likely brought about
Which of the following is Dementia
the most common mental
disorder of the elderly,
covering several diseases,
each of which includes
serious memory loss
accompanied by declines
in other mental
functioning?
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Terms in this set (236)
When gametes are Meiosis
formed in the human
body, this is called
When the uterus First
contractions occur around
every 8 to 10 minutes and
last about 30 seconds, this
is considered the
________________ stage of labor.
Sometimes genes, for no Mutation
known reason(s), change
their form in a process
called spontaneous
_____________.
During the germinal stage, Blastocyst
the fertilized egg is now
called a(n) _____________ and
travels toward the uterus
where it becomes
implanted in the uterus's
wall.
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What is the process by Fertilization
which a sperm and an
ovum join to form a single
new cell?
Which of the following is a hemophilia
blood disorder produced
by X-linked genes?
Rod-shaped portions of 23
DNA called chromosomes
are organized in ____ pairs.
Which "Big Five" extroversion
personality trait refers to
the degree to which a
person seeks to be with
others, to behave in an
outgoing manner, and
generally to be sociable?
________ twins are no more Dizygotic
genetically similar than
two siblings born at
different times.
What prescriptions, when DES (diethylstilbestrol)
taken by women before
they were aware they
were pregnant, could also
cause fetal damage?
Which gland in the body Pituitary
signals the brain and other
glands in children's bodies
to begin producing sex
hormones?
What is the term for Rhythms
repetitive, cyclical
patterns of behavior?
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The visible signs of sexual secondary sex characteristics
maturity that do not
directly involve the sex
organs are called
What is the term for the Rooting
reflex where the neonate
tends to turn its head
toward things that touch
its cheek?
What is the term for the Sound location
ability to detect sound
and pinpoint the direction
from which it is
emanating?
Mary is preparing to Rooting
breastfeed her infant
daughter and, in doing so,
the baby's cheek brushes
across her mother's
blouse. The baby
immediately turns its head
toward Mary's chest in
preparation for feeding.
This is called the _______
reflex.
Communication with other neurotransmitters; synapses
neurons is done by means
of _________ that travel across
the small gaps called
__________.
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The developmental Gibson & Walk
researchers who
conducted the classic
study regarding the "visual
cliff" was/were _________.
Like all body cells, ________ neurons; nucleus
has/have a cell body
containing a(n) __________.
What is the term for the Rapid eye movement (REM)
period of sleep that is
found in older children
and adults and is
associated with dreaming?
Molly is a 27-year-old Secondary aging
female who looks years
older than her actual age.
She lives a high-risk
lifestyle that includes
regular use of alcohol,
tobacco, and illicit drugs,
and she has never
exercised regularly.
Molly's behavioral choices
have likely brought about
Which of the following is Dementia
the most common mental
disorder of the elderly,
covering several diseases,
each of which includes
serious memory loss
accompanied by declines
in other mental
functioning?
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