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WorksheetsPregnancy & Childbirth
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the single cell formed when the sperm and the egg join together?
a)
sex cell
b)
zygote
c)
fetus
d)
embryo
2.
What is the multi-celled mass formed by the divisions of the single cell formed at conception?
a)
zygote
b)
egg cell
c)
fetus
d)
embryo
3.
What is the term that describes when the growing cells become recognizable as a human?
a)
baby
b)
fetus
c)
embryo
d)
zygote
4.
What is the structure in the womb that filters nutrients and waste between mother and baby?
a)
umbilical cord
b)
placenta
c)
amniotic sac
d)
uterus
5.
What is the structure in side the womb that transports oxygen and nutrients to the baby?
a)
umbilical cord
b)
placenta
c)
amniotic sac
d)
mother's blood
6.
What is fertilization?
a)
When a male sperm cell joins with a female egg cell
b)
The time when a fetus is ready to be born
c)
When the egg implants in the uterine lining
d)
The time when the zygote turns into an embryo
7.
A developing fetus grows in which part of a woman's body?
a)
uterus
b)
ovary
c)
fallopian tube
d)
stomach
8.
What is the most common sign of pregnancy?
a)
nausea and vomiting
b)
feeling more hungry than normal
c)
headaches and backaches
d)
not getting a period
9.
What term describes when the baby is taken out of the uterus by making an incision in the lower abdomen?
a)
Caesar's sectioning
b)
Miscarriage
c)
Caesarian section
d)
Breeched birth
10.
Which of the following can occur if a mother uses toxic substances during her pregnancy?
a)
The child could have behavioral problems.
b)
She could give birth to a stillborn baby.
c)
She could increase her risk of having a miscarriage.
d)
all of the above
11.
A period of three months is known as a(n)
a)
gestation
b)
embryo
c)
trimester
12.
Abstinence is the only way ...
a)
to remain safe from all of the risks of early sexual activity, such as pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and a damaged reputation.
b)
Married teens often drop out of school to work full time. Many must abandon their career goals.
c)
The demands of parenthood can frustrate some teen mothers. They are at a higher risk for abuse and neglect of their babies.
13.
Practicing abstinence ...
a)
will protect your health, the health of others, and your future.
b)
increased medical care costs, having more families living in poverty, and having a higher incidence of violence.
14.
If a baby is born prior to ____ weeks the baby is said to be preterm.
a)
42
b)
36
c)
40
d)
None of the above
15.
About how many weeks is a woman considered to be full term when pregnant?
a)
10
b)
40
c)
9
d)
30
16.
Natural ending of a pregnancy before the fetus has developed for 20 weeks.
a)
Birth defect
b)
Stage 1
c)
Pregnancy
d)
Miscarriage
17.
Adolescence is described as -
a)
Teenage years
b)
Childhood.
c)
Infancy
d)
Young Adulthood
18.
The male sex cell is called
a)
egg
b)
zygote
c)
sperm
d)
mitosis
19.
The fallopian tubes connect
a)
the ovaries to the uterus
b)
the uterus to the vagina
c)
the ovaries to the vagina
20.
What happens during labor?
a)
Strong muscular contractions push the baby out.
b)
The fetus develops a heartbeat.
c)
The umbilical cord is tied and cut.
d)
Strong muscular contractions of the uterus cause the cervix to enlarge.
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