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Unit 2 Test
Echols Unit 2 Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which genes are expressed as a trait only if paired with a matching recessive gene? | Recessive genes |
| Which birth defect has an incompletely formed spinal cord which may lead to stiff joints, difficulty moving the legs, partial paralysis, and problems with the kidneys and urinary tract? | Spina Bifida |
| Which birth defect affects the respiratory and digestive systems? | Cystic Fibrosis |
| What is the liquid called that surrounds and protects the baby in the uterus during pregnancy? | Amniotic Fluid |
| What is the name of the prenatal test using a sample of amniotic fluid to check for birth defects? | Amniocentesis |
| What prenatal test using sound waves to make a picture of the unborn baby? | Ultrasound |
| What is it called when a person is unable to conceive a child? | Infertility |
| What is the union of a sperm and ovum which results in a pregnancy called? | Conception |
| Which birth defect causes a group of problems that include mental retardation, problems of the heart, blood, digestive system and poor muscle tone? | Down Syndrome |
| What birth defect causes a gap in the upper lip or palate that causes problems with eating, swallowing, speech, and appearance? | Cleft Lip or Palate |
| What are the 3 commonly used test to monitor or check for abnormalities in an unborn baby's development? | Amniocentesis, Chronic Villi Sampling, Ultrasound |
| When should medical care and supervision begin in order to have a healthy pregnancy and baby? | As soon as the woman thinks she might be pregnant |
| In what stage of prenatal development are drugs and disease of the mother dangerous to the unborn baby? | All, Germinal, Embryonic, and Fetal |
| What is the title for doctors who specialize in pregnancy and the delivery of babies? | Obstetricians |
| Neural tube defects in a baby can be caused by an inadequate amount of what during early pregnancy? | Folic Acid |
| What is it called when a woman is craving non-food items such as dirt, chalk, or baking soda? | Pica |
| Which trimester does lightening happen in a woman's pregnancy? | third |
| Which prenatal test is done early in the pregnancy where samples are taken from the tiny finger-like projections called chorion that are found on the developing placenta? | Chronic Villi Sampling |
| Which STD can cause blindness? | Gonorrhea |
| Which STD do women rarely experience symptoms? | Chlamydia |
| What is an educational risk of Teen pregnancy? | Drop out of school |
| Can any STD be passed from the mother to the child? | Yes |
| What is the time period of the germinal stage? | conception to two weeks |
| What is the time period of the embryonic stage? | two weeks to eight weeks |
| What is the time period of the fetal stage? | eight weeks until birth |
| Can caffeine cause an increased risk of miscarriage? | Yes |
| Are pregnant teens more likely to suffer from anemia (low iron levels) and hypertension (high blood pressure) than those women in the young adult stage of the lifecycle? | Yes |
| Which birth defect causes malformed red blood cells that interfere with the supply of oxygen to all parts of the body which can lead to early death? | Sickle Cell Anemia |
| Which birth defect creates a certain chemical in the blood that makes children's bodies unable to process and use fats which leads to severe brain damage and death, usually by age 4? | Tay-Sachs |
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