Prenatal Development

When is the embryonic stage?

• 0-2 weeks

• 3-8 weeks

• 9 weeks - birth

• 8-12 weeks

When is the germinal stage?

• 0-2 weeks

• 3-8 weeks

• 9 weeks - birth

• 8 - 12 weeks

When is the fetal stage?

• 0-2 weeks

• 3-8 weeks

• 9 weeks - birth

• 8-12 weeks

How many extra calories does a pregnant woman need?

• 1000

• 200

• 300

• 2000

In which of these situations should a pregnant woman immediately contact her doctor?

• muscle cramps in the legs

• vaginal bleeding

• heartburn

• sleepiness

What conditions cause the muscles to become weaker?

• Down Syndrome

• Muscular Dystrophy

• PKU

• Sickle Cell Anemia

What vitamin is most vital to normal development in a fetus?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Folic Acid

What advantage does chorionic villi sampling have over amniocentesis?

• It is less expensive and noninvasive

• It can be performed earlier in pregnancy

• It is safer because it only involves a blood test

• It can be performed later in pregnancy

What is the name of the prenatal test that involves taking a sample of placenta?

• alpha-fetaprotein

• amniocentesis

• chorionic villi sampling

• ultrasound

What happens if an ovum reaches the uterus without being fertilized?

• Menstruation occurs

• A stillbirth occurs

• The woman becomes pregnant

• The egg implants in the uterine wall