Child Dev. Final

Which of the following is the period from conception until birth?

• Preconception development

• Prenatal development

• Postnatal development

• Cleavage

Where does fertilization occur?

• In the fallopian tube

• In the opening of the cervix

• In the ovary

• In the vagina

The ________ later forms into the placenta and the embryo.

• Endometrium

• Zygote

• Blastocyst

• Ovum

The gestational age of the fetus during prenatal development is counted from conception.

• True

• False

When does the fetal stage of development begin?

• At ten weeks gestational age

• At 12 weeks gestational age

• At eight weeks gestational age

• At 14 week gestational age

Lifestyle choices prior to conception have no effect on pregnancy outcomes.

• True

• False

Nutrient dense foods are foods high in calories but relatively low in nutrients.

• True

• False

Folic acid is known to protect the development of the __________ .

• Fallopian tube

• Zygote

• Blastocyst

• Neural tube

Alcoholic beverages can cause __________ damage to a developing embryo/fetus.

• Temporary

• Reversible

• Permanent

• Occasional

Select all of the following activities which should be avoided during pregnancy.

• Abdominal X-rays

• Cleaning a cat box

• Getting exercise

• Soaking in a hot tub