Prenatal Development Quiz

What is fertilization?

• Combining a sperm cell with an egg cell to form a zygote

• The process of releasing waste products from the body

• The process of converting sunlight into energy in plants

• The process of breaking down food in the stomach

During which stage of prenatal development does the embryo form?

• fetal stage

• embryonic stage

• preconception stage

• postnatal stage

At what stage of prenatal development does the fetus start to develop recognizable features?

• Zygote stage

• Germinal stage

• Infant stage

• Embryonic stage

What is the purpose of prenatal care?

• The purpose of prenatal care is to determine the gender of the baby.

• The purpose of prenatal care is to diagnose and treat medical conditions in the mother.

• The purpose of prenatal care is to ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and the developing baby.

• The purpose of prenatal care is to prevent pregnancy.

What is the first step in fertilization?

• Implantation of the fertilized egg into the uterus

• Fusion of sperm cell with egg cell

• Release of hormones to prepare the uterus for pregnancy

• Development of the fertilized egg into an embryo

During embryonic development, what is the name given to the ball of cells that forms after fertilization?

• zygote

• morula

• gastrula

• blastocyst

At what stage of prenatal development does the fetus start to move and kick?

• second trimester

• first trimester

• third trimester

• postnatal period

What are some common prenatal care practices?

• Not seeking regular check-ups

• Not taking prenatal vitamins

• Eating an unhealthy diet

• Regular check-ups, taking prenatal vitamins, eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, avoiding harmful substances, and getting recommended prenatal tests and screenings.

What is the purpose of the placenta during prenatal development?

• The purpose of the placenta during prenatal development is to assist in the formation of the umbilical cord.

• The purpose of the placenta during prenatal development is to provide oxygen and nutrients to the fetus and remove waste products.

• The purpose of the placenta during prenatal development is to regulate the mother's hormones.

• The purpose of the placenta during prenatal development is to protect the fetus from external harm.

What is the final stage of prenatal development?

• infant stage

• fetal stage

• adolescent stage

• embryonic stage