Question 1

Brad is an athletic boy who is on every sports team in school. Stephen loves math and is part of his school's math club. These instances reflect _____ correlations that occur when children seek out environments that they find compatible and stimulating.

Accepted Answer

A)   passive genotype-environment
B)   evocative genotype-environment
C)   active (niche-picking)  genotype-environment
D)   influential genotype-environmentE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Lily is seeing her dentist for a routine checkup, and finds it is time for updated dental x-rays. Her dentist asks Lily if she is pregnant because, in terms of teratogenic effects, x-ray radiation is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   a prescription drug.
B)   an environmental hazard.
C)   a maternal disease.
D)   a paternal factor.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Malorie was born during her mother's 32nd week of pregnancy. Malorie would be termed a _____ baby.

Accepted Answer

A)   preterm
B)   premature
C)   low-birth-weight
D)   normal and averageE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

List and describe the three layers of cells that form the embryo.

Accepted Answer

The innermost layer is the endoderm, whi...

Question 5

A delivery in which no drugs are given to relieve pain or assist in the birth process is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   a cesarean delivery.
B)   natural childbirth.
C)   induced childbirth.
D)   forced childbirth.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

_____ is a popular form of childbirth in the United States that involves special breathing in the final stages and the help of a coach.

Accepted Answer

A)   Cesarean delivery
B)   Lamaze method
C)   Induced childbirth
D)   WaterbirthE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Lindsay's body does not produce enough insulin, causing an abnormal metabolism of sugar. She is receiving insulin treatment. Lindsay has:

Accepted Answer

A)   spina bifida.
B)   hemophilia.
C)   PKU.
D)   diabetes.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

_____ act on the nervous system to alter states of consciousness, modify perceptions, and change moods.

Accepted Answer

A)   Antiemetics
B)   Biofeedback therapies
C)   Antihypertensives
D)   Psychoactive drugsE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Pretend that you are a nurse practitioner, discussing the benefits of exercise with a young woman who is just beginning her pregnancy. Describe at least three of the benefits you would offer her.

Accepted Answer

Exercise prevents constipation...

Question 10

When Marcus was born, his mother could hear the nurses mention an Apgar score of five. She was _____, because that score means _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   worried; Marcus is underweight
B)   worried; Marcus is in distress
C)   happy; Marcus is in good condition after birth
D)   happy; Marcus is full termE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

The structure that contains two arteries and one vein, and connects the developing embryo to the mother's body, is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)   amnion.
B)   placenta.
C)   embryo.
D)   umbilical cord.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

After a long evening of natural childbirth, and seeing her son for the first time, Dalia is relieved to be in_____, the shortest of the three birth stages.

Accepted Answer

A)   involution
B)   afterbirth
C)   implantation
D)   waterbirthE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a passive genotype-environment correlation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Uncooperative, distractible children receive more unpleasant and disciplinary action from parents and teachers.
B)   Outgoing children tend to seek out social contexts in which to interact with people.
C)   Parents who have a genetic predisposition to be musically inclined encourage their children to learn how to play a musical instrument.
D)   Infants who smile more receive more attention from individuals in their social environment.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following statements about the activity of genes is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Genes are not collaborative.
B)   A single gene codes for a single, specific protein.
C)   Genetic expression is unaffected by environmental factors.
D)   Events inside of the cell can excite or inhibit genetic expression.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

_____ psychology emphasizes the importance of adaptation, reproduction, and "survival of the fittest" in shaping behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)   Psychoanalytic
B)   Cognitive
C)   Evolutionary
D)   HumanisticE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Recent studies have shown that individuals with a short version of a gene labeled five-HTTLPR have an elevated risk of developing depression, but only if they also lead stressful lives. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   heredity-environment correlation.
B)   evocative genotype-environment correlation.
C)   gene * environment (G * 
E)   interaction.
D)   passive genotype-environment interaction.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Define and give an example of a teratogen.

Accepted Answer

A teratogen is any agent that can potent...

Question 18

Before Jared was born, his neural tube did not close properly. He uses crutches and braces to move around. At the time of her pregnancy, his mother was grossly overweight. All these signs point to a conclusion that Jared has a condition called:

Accepted Answer

A)   organogenesis.
B)   spina bifida.
C)   neurogenesis.
D)   anencephaly.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the impact of teratogens?

Accepted Answer

A)   Very few fetuses are exposed to teratogens, so it is easy to determine which teratogen causes which defect.
B)   Fetuses are safe from the effects of teratogens during the first trimester.
C)   Teratogens cause anatomical defects only after organogenesis is complete.
D)   Exposure to teratogens does more damage when it occurs at some points in development than at others.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is the Apgar Scale especially good at determining?

Accepted Answer

A)   The severity of limb deformities of the newborn
B)   The newborn's susceptibility to common postnatal complications
C)   The newborn's ability to respond to stress of delivery
D)   The newborn's lactose toleranceE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 2: Biological Beginnings

_____ is a popular form of childbirth in the United States that involves special breathing in the final stages and the help of a coach.

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Lily is seeing her dentist for a routine checkup, and finds it is time for updated dental x-rays. Her dentist asks Lily if she is pregnant because, in terms of teratogenic effects, x-ray radiation is an example of:

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Which of the following statements about the activity of genes is TRUE?

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Which of the following is the Apgar Scale especially good at determining?

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Malorie was born during her mother's 32nd week of pregnancy. Malorie would be termed a _____ baby.

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Before Jared was born, his neural tube did not close properly. He uses crutches and braces to move around. At the time of her pregnancy, his mother was grossly overweight. All these signs point to a conclusion that Jared has a condition called:

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A delivery in which no drugs are given to relieve pain or assist in the birth process is called:

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After a long evening of natural childbirth, and seeing her son for the first time, Dalia is relieved to be in_____, the shortest of the three birth stages.

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Brad is an athletic boy who is on every sports team in school. Stephen loves math and is part of his school's math club. These instances reflect _____ correlations that occur when children seek out environments that they find compatible and stimulating.

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Lindsay's body does not produce enough insulin, causing an abnormal metabolism of sugar. She is receiving insulin treatment. Lindsay has:

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Recent studies have shown that individuals with a short version of a gene labeled five-HTTLPR have an elevated risk of developing depression, but only if they also lead stressful lives. This is an example of:

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The structure that contains two arteries and one vein, and connects the developing embryo to the mother's body, is called the:

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_____ psychology emphasizes the importance of adaptation, reproduction, and "survival of the fittest" in shaping behavior.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the impact of teratogens?

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Pretend that you are a nurse practitioner, discussing the benefits of exercise with a young woman who is just beginning her pregnancy. Describe at least three of the benefits you would offer her.

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Define and give an example of a teratogen.

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Which of the following is an example of a passive genotype-environment correlation?

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List and describe the three layers of cells that form the embryo.

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When Marcus was born, his mother could hear the nurses mention an Apgar score of five. She was _____, because that score means _____.

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