Human Growth and Development

What happens during the first stage of birth?

• contractions begin
• the cervix is fully dilated
• the placenta comes out
• the baby is born

In stage two of birth,

• contractions begin
• the baby is born
• the placenta comes out
• cervix begins to dilate

To avoid birth defects, a pregnant woman needs to 

• get prenatal care
• avoid tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
• eat a healthy diet
• do all the above

What is the name of the doctor that specializes in the female reproductive system?

• gynceologist
• vaginacologist
• obstetrician
• pediatrician

The environment of the developing fetus

• has little affect on the baby's health
• is effected by the mother's health habits
• is determined by just heredity
• is not important to the baby's health

The process of releasing a mature egg from an ovary is __________________.

• menstruation
• ovulation
• ejaculation
• endometrium

After two months, the developing baby is technically called a

• embryo
• blastocyst
• fetus
• egg

An embryo is the name of the developing baby up to the period of...

• Twelve weeks after conception
• Eight weeks after conception
• Twenty weeks after conception
• Fours weeks after conception

Which of the following is NOT true of menstruation?

• it occurs when the egg is not fertilized
• it occurs about every 28 days
• it is not the same for every woman
• It begins around age 21

Which of the following is the stage of life between childhood and adulthood?

• adolescence
• Teenagers
• Peers
• Mid-Life