Prenatal Development Quiz

What is the term used to describe the development of a fetus during pregnancy?

• incubation

• conception

• maturation

• gestation

During which trimester does fetal development begin?

• second trimester

• third trimester

• fourth trimester

• first trimester

What is the term used to describe the development of an embryo during pregnancy?

• fertilization

• embryogenesis

• gestation

• implantation

At what stage of prenatal development does the embryo become a fetus?

• End of the tenth week

• End of the sixth week

• End of the eighth week

• End of the fourth week

How long does the embryonic stage typically last?

• 16 weeks

• 12 weeks

• 2 weeks

• 8 weeks

Why is maternal nutrition important during pregnancy?

• Maternal nutrition is only important for the mother's health during pregnancy.

• Maternal nutrition has no impact on the health and development of the fetus.

• Maternal nutrition is important after pregnancy, not during.

• Maternal nutrition is important during pregnancy because it directly affects the health and development of the fetus.

What are teratogens?

• Substances or factors that can enhance the development of an embryo or fetus.

• Substances or factors that can cause birth defects or developmental abnormalities in an embryo or fetus.

• Substances or factors that can improve the health of an embryo or fetus.

• Substances or factors that can speed up the growth of an embryo or fetus.

Give an example of a teratogen and its potential effects on prenatal development.

• Tobacco

• Alcohol

• Caffeine

• Radiation

What is prenatal care?

• Healthcare provided to children

• Healthcare provided to men

• Healthcare provided to women after giving birth

• Healthcare provided to pregnant women

Why is prenatal care important for both the mother and the baby?

• Prenatal care is only important for the baby, not the mother.

• Prenatal care is unnecessary and can be harmful for both the mother and the baby.

• Prenatal care is only important for the mother, not the baby.

• Prenatal care is important for both the mother and the baby because it helps monitor the health of the mother and the baby, detects and manages any potential complications, and promotes a healthy pregnancy and birth.