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WorksheetsPRR Ch. 8 Prenatal Development
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
prenatal development
is being under the care of a doctor while pregnant
the development of the ovaries during the menstrual cycle
is the process by which a baby-to-be grows inside the mother
There are three trimesters in a full-term pregnancy.
True
False
Which is the correct order of names in which the "baby-to-be" is called during development in the uterus/during pregnancy?
embryo, zygote, fetus
zygote, embryo, fetus
fetus, zygote, embryo
Why is amniotic fluid important?
it cushions the fetus
it aids in the development of the digestive system
helps build the lungs
all of the above
What purpose do the placenta and umbilical cord have?
it allows waste to leave the mother's body
it helps the fetus during the first trimester only
it supplies the fetus with nutrients, blood and oxygen
all of the above
A birth defect can only be caused by the environment.
True
False
It is called a "miscarriage" if it occurs before 20 weeks of pregnancy.
True
False
A stillbirth is when a baby is born premature but healthy.
True
False
Some environmental factors which may cause a birth defect are:
poor nutrition during pregnancy
use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs
frequent exposure to x-rays
sexually transmitted diseases
all of the above
Why does a fetus tend to be less active in the third trimester?
less space to move around
the fetus is more tired because its been growing for almost nine months
the fluid is getting lower
the amniotic sac breaks
We viewed the Try Guys' Youtube videos on the Empathy Belly. Did the men in the videos seem empathetic (felt bad for) toward their mothers' and women who have to go through pregnancy?
Yes
No
During a pregnant woman's first ultrasound, the doctor will check to see if:
the placenta is filled with blood and nutrients
the uterus is filled with amniotic fluid
the placenta is healthy & attached normally & that your baby is growing properly
none of the above
What "dilates"/opens up and thins out during labor?
Vagina
Cervix
Birth canal
Ovaries
The cervix is the same as the vaginal opening.
True
False
The fetus turns upside down during the 2nd trimester in preparation for birth.
True
False
In an ectopic pregnancy, a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus. Implantation occurs in the fallopian tube.
True
False
The fetus breathes amniotic fluid in and out and also swallows amniotic fluid.
True
False
Conception is another word for pregnancy.
True
False
In the video, "In the Womb-Life Before Birth", the woman going into labor at the end of the film was not given an epidural (pain medication).
True
False
Premature babies have less time to develop in the uterus. This increases their risk of health problems.
True
False
