Pregnancy and Prenatal Development

When is the fetal stage?

• 0-2 weeks

• 3-8 weeks

• 9 weeks - birth

• 8-12 weeks

In which of these situations should a pregnant woman immediately contact her doctor?

• muscle cramps in the legs

• vaginal bleeding

• heartburn

• sleepiness

What conditions cause the muscles to become weaker?

• Down Syndrome

• Muscular Dystrophy

• PKU

• Sickle Cell Anemia

What is the name of the prenatal test that involves taking a sample of tissue from the membrane that encases the fetus (placenta)

• alpha-fetaprotein

• amniocentesis

• chorionic villus sampling

• ultrasound

What happens if an ovum reaches the uterus without being fertilized?

• Menstruation occurs

• A stillbirth occurs

• The woman becomes pregnant

• The egg implants in the uterine wall

What is true about the placenta?

• It allows the egg to travel from the ovary to the uterus

• It is expelled when a woman menstruates

• It determines the baby's genetic traits

• It connects the developing baby to the uterus

What is a healthy amount of weight to gain when you are pregnant?

• 15-20 pounds

• 20- 32 pounds

• 24 - 30 pounds

• more than 30 pounds

What is not an example of a birth defect?

• Cleft palate

• Muscular dystrophy

• Amniocentesis

• Cerebral palsy

What is it called if a fetus dies before the 20th week of pregnancy?

• Miscarriage

• Menstruation

• Stillbirth

• Prenatal development

What is the "lifeline" between the fetus and the placenta?

• amniotic sac
• umbilical cord
• placenta
• vagina