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Chapter 17: The Beginning of the Life Cycle

Online Quizzes

1

Which is another term for conception?

A)Implantation
B)Fertilization
C)Embryo
D)Fetus
2

Which describes the amniotic sac?

A)A structure similar to a rope that connects the fetus with the mother's placenta
B)Tissue rich with blood that lines the walls of the uterus and nourishes the embryo during pregnancy
C)A thin membrane filled with fluid that surrounds and protects the embryo
D)Layer of tissue that eventually becomes the respiratory and digestive systems
3

When does a fetus's cardiovascular system become functional?

A)0–4 weeks
B)3–8 weeks
C)15–20 weeks
D)29–40 weeks
4

Why do pregnant females need to consume calcium?

A)It helps form the respiratory system in the fetus.
B)It makes red blood cells.
C)It helps the nervous system of the fetus.
D)It helps the fetus develop a healthy heart rhythm.
5

Which is true about a person with grey eyes?

A)That person has two recessive genes for eye color.
B)That person's children will definitely have grey eyes.
C)That person may have a dominant gene for brown eye color.
D)Both parents of that person definitely have grey eyes.
6

Which genetic disorder is characterized by damage to the nervous system?

A)Sickle-cell anemia
B)Tay-Sachs disease
C)Cystic fibrosis
D)Hemophilia
7

What is the cause of genetic disorders?

A)Lack of a working gene
B)Side effect of gene therapy
C)Insufficient DNA
D)Result of lack of oxygen
8

When is the period of fastest growth during the human life cycle?

A)Infancy
B)Early childhood
C)Middle childhood
D)Late childhood
9

At what stage do children generally want to do things their own way?

A)Birth to 1 year
B)Ages 1–3
C)Ages 4–6
D)Ages 7–12
10

Which statement is false?

A)Vision and hearing problems can affect a child's ability to learn.
B)Immunizations do not prevent problems that can affect development.
C)Nearly 1 in 4 school-age children in the U.S. has a vision problem.
D)Hearing impairment can affect language development.
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