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Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology, 9/e
David Shier, Washtenaw Community College
Ricki Lewis, The University at Albany
Jackie Butler, Grayson County Community College

Human Growth and Development

True/False Quiz

Please answer all questions



1

Within six days following fertilization, the blastocyst contains cells that are fated to become the infant.
A)True
B)False
2

Dizygotic twins share the same placenta and are identical.
A)True
B)False
3

There are two umbilical veins and one umbilical artery.
A)True
B)False
4

The vernix caseosa is the fine hair that covers the fetus.
A)True
B)False
5

The fetal alcohol syndrome is caused by the teratogenic effects of alcohol.
A)True
B)False
6

The rubella virus commonly causes deafness and visual deficits when contracted by a fetus.
A)True
B)False
7

The labioscrotal folds could become labia or scrotal skin in the fourth month.
A)True
B)False
8

A sudden increase in uterine size could indicate the development of a hydatid mole.
A)True
B)False
9

The ossification of the skull is completed by full term.
A)True
B)False
10

Fetal hemoglobin is different from the adult and has a higher oxygen carrying capacity.
A)True
B)False
11

All of the fetal veins contain deoxygenated blood.
A)True
B)False
12

Because of the ductus arteriosus, greater amounts of deoxygenated blood can travel to the brain.
A)True
B)False
13

The number of umbilical arteries is directly related to the structure of the fetal internal circulatory system.
A)True
B)False
14

Infant respiratory distress syndrome is less common if the mother had normal labor and delivery.
A)True
B)False
15

The kidneys of a neonate are immature and therefore do not excrete large amounts of water.
A)True
B)False
16

The fossa ovalis is the depression in the heart that was the foramen ovale.
A)True
B)False
17

The ligamentum arteriosum forms in the neonate as a remnant of the ductus arteriosus.
A)True
B)False
18

Heart failure is a common form of death in the first neonatal month.
A)True
B)False
19

Childhood typically ends when the person is six years of age.
A)True
B)False
20

The average female has a shorter adolescent period than males?
A)True
B)False
21

Females are taller and stronger than males when they are both in early adolescence.
A)True
B)False
22

Older persons require fewer calories and can survive well on small portions of food.
A)True
B)False
23

Older persons have a reduced capacity to prevent infection.
A)True
B)False
24

Senescence usually ends in death because of neurological changes and degeneration.
A)True
B)False
25

The human life span and life expectancy have both increased in the last one thousand years.
A)True
B)False
26

Collagen synthesis decreases with age and the collagen molecules become soft and degenerated.
A)True
B)False
27

Exposure to sunlight and other forms of radiation may increase the rate of aging.
A)True
B)False
28

The study of abnormal fetal development is teratology.
A)True
B)False
29

The umbilical cord contains maternal and fetal components.
A)True
B)False
30

Amniocentesis is a technique for examining the genetics of fetal skin cells.
A)True
B)False
31

Postpartum meconium refers to the discharge of fluid from the skin or lungs.
A)True
B)False
32

The amount of elastic fibers increases during the aging process causing the lung tissue to regress and constrict.
A)True
B)False
33

The cardiovascular system increases the synthesis of some lipids during the aging process.
A)True
B)False