Genetics and Epigenetics
What is the result of one fertilized egg that splits into two zygotes called?
Monozygotic twins
These agents cause malfunctions in an embryo or a fetus and are broadly referred to as?
Teratogens
How many stages of labor are there?
Three
What is the mood disorder that is common to happen to new mothers?
Postpartum depression
Society as a whole acknowledges a mother's self-sacrifice and struggles pre-and postnatal and are very accommodating towards a mother's needs. True of False
False, The United States is the least accommodating, especially when it comes to paid maternity leave
What is the difference between Phenotypes and Genotypes?
A Genotype is a unique sequence of DNA and Phenotype is the observable characteristic of the Genotype
In what prenatal stage can the baby’s gender be identified through the release of female/male hormones?
Fetal Stage
What is the connector between the placenta and the fetus?
Umbilical Cord
What is couvade syndrome?
A condition in which a male partner of a pregnant women shares some of their partners psychological and physical symptoms
Infants color and depth perception are still developing in the first month after birth. True or False
True, infants see in black and white, and their vision is also compared 20/400 in comparison to adults
What is the degree to which a trait or behavior of one individual is like that of another, in reference to biological and adoptive parents?
Concordance Rate
How does the Germinal Stage begin?
At conception and the 2 weeks following
What is the most difficult stage for the mother?
First stage, transition, when the cervix is dilated to 8-10 centimeters, and contractions are 30-90 seconds long
When is APGAR utilized?
One minute and five minutes after birth
Children who grew up eating less food are more likely to maintain and uphold these eating habits growing up. True or False
False, they are more likely to eat more growing up due to food insecurity
What is the degree to which the expression of a gene is influenced by the environment referred to as?
Canalization
When does the Embryonic Stage occur?
Between 2 weeks and 2 months
What is an example of a breech position?
The fetus lying bottom or feet first in the uterus instead of headfirst
What is the first form of breast milk, known for being nutritionally dense, often yellowish, and thicker?
Colostrum
Johnny is a creative art student who enjoys painting and drawing, because of these skills, he is right brained. True or False
False, there is no such thing as being “left-brained” or “right-brained” we use both halves of our brains
What are the three types of epigenetics?
Active, Passive, and Evocative
What is the natural passing of a fetus 20 weeks after conception?
Stillborn
What happens when the placenta is expelled from the uterus?
It closes of blood vessels to stop bleeding
What does APGAR stand for?
Appearance, Pulse rate, Grimace, Activity, and Respiratory
What brain-based disorder, categorized by motor difficulties, was believed to be caused by lack of oxygen during birth?
Cerebral Palsy