Prenatal Development
Unit Test
*Teacher should find the answer key through access of the following textbook:
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Multiple Choice: Read the following statements. Choose the best response for the statement. Circle the letter.
1. Smallest unit of life that is able to reproduce itself.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Amnion
Cell
Chorion
Zygote
2. Single cell formed at conception; also called a fertilized egg.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Amnion
Cell
Chorion
Zygote
3. Traits that are passed through genes.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Fraternal
Genetic Factors
Identical
Quickening
4. Term used to describe children from multiple pregnancies who develop from one fertilized ovum and have
the same genetic makeup.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Fraternal
Genetic Factors
Identical
Quickening
5. Development that takes place between conception and birth.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ovum
Placenta
Prenatal Development
Umbilical cord
6. Fluid-filled sac that surrounds the baby in the uterus.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Amnion
Cell
Chorion
Zygote
7. Organ filled with blood vessels that nourish the baby in the uterus.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ovum
Placenta
Prenatal Development
Umbilical cord
8. Cord that connects the baby to the placenta.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ovum
Placenta
Prenatal Development
Umbilical cord
9. Term used to describe children from multiple pregnancies who develop from one fertilized ova and differ
in genetic makeup.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Fraternal
Genetic Factors
Identical
Quickening
10. Membrane that surrounds the baby in the uterus.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Amnion
Cell
Chorion
Zygote
11. Drugs and diseases of the mother are most dangerous to the unborn child in the ______________________.
A.
B.
C.
D.
All stages
Embryonic stage
Fetal Stage
Germinal stage
12. During which stage does the placenta begin to develop?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ammonic stage
Embryonic stage
Fetal Stage
Germinal stage
13. The age of viability is when ___________________________.
A. Babies can take care of themselves
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B. Babies reach full term
C. Earliest all babies survive at birth
D. Earliest most babies survive at birth
14. In the ninth month of pregnancy, the _______________________________.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Fetus grows slowly
Fetus receives immunities
Heartbeat of the fetus is heard
Mother begins to feel movement
15. Term used to describe a baby who weighs less than 5.5 pounds at birth.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Congenital problems
Low Birth weight
Miscarriage
Stillbirth
16. Expulsion of a baby from the mother’s body before week 20 of the pregnancy.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Congenital problems
Low Birth weight
Miscarriage
Stillbirth
17. Loss of fetus after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Congenital problems
Low Birth weight
Miscarriage
Stillbirth
18. Doctors who specialize in pregnancy and birth are called ___________________________.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Gynecologists
Internists
Obstetricians
Pediatricians
19. Which of the following are NOT environment factors that affect the unborn baby?
A.
B.
C.
D.
FAS
Inherited trait
Nutrition
STDs
20. What effects does stress have on the unborn child?
A. Even tiny amounts can harm the baby
B. It is not know if stress effects the baby
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C. It only harms the baby if it is severe
D. It has no effect on the baby
21. Healthy weight gain during pregnancy is considered to be _______ to ________.
A.
B.
C.
D.
5; 15
15; 25
25; 35
35; 45
22. During this stage of the pregnancy cells divide rapidly.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ammonic stage
Embryonic stage
Fetal Stage
Germinal stage
23. During is stage of the pregnancy the ears and eyes form.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ammonic stage
Embryonic stage
Fetal Stage
Germinal stage
24. During this stage of the pregnancy the baby undergoes rapid growth.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ammonic stage
Embryonic stage
Fetal Stage
Germinal stage
25. During what week can the heartbeat be heard with a stethoscope?
A.
B.
C.
D.
14
15
16
17
26. During what week does the skin develop?
A.
B.
C.
D.
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20 – 30
22 – 35
24 – 38
28 – 40
27. Kevin is a 4 year old boy. He is having trouble in preschool following directions, staying calm, and
understanding what other students and teachers are saying to him. He also has a lot of ear infections and
breathing problems. When he was born he was also very small. What was Kevin exposed to prenatally?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Alcohol
Caffeine
Drugs
Tobacco
28. Sam is a 4-day-old baby girl born to a single teen mom. While under care Sam is moving around
constantly, crying, and seems to be in a lot of pain. What was Sam exposed to prenatally?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Alcohol
Caffeine
Drugs
Tobacco
29. Cassy is an 8 year old blonde headed girl. She has small blue eyes and a flat face. Cassy struggles to follow
sequences of directions. What was Cassy exposed to prenatally?
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Alcohol
Caffeine
Drugs
Tobacco