chapter 17, lesson 1,2,3

9) how can drinking alcohol during pregnancy damage a fetus?

they can be addicted to alcohol before they're born. they can have physical and mental health issues

29) what developmental tasks are involved as friendships and school become especially important during late childhood?

they develop a conscience, social skills, and you find out what your role in society

7) what is the role of prenatal care in protecting the health of the mother and the fetus?

to make sure everything is going smoothly

10) what is the result if one healthy zygote splits into two?

twins

28) which of the following can impact a child's development?

vision impairments, hearing impairments, and social factors

30) what might happen to a child who is constantly scolded for making a mess or for getting in the way?

feelings of self doubt and less confident

21) what would a pregnant female expect to find out after having an amniocentesis?

find out the gender during the test

13) the process of inserting normal genes into human cells to correct genetic disorders is called ____.

gene therapy

12) ___ are the basic units of heredity.

genes

14) disorders caused by a defect in genes are called ___.

genetic disorders

31) if a parent is overprotective and does not let a child explore his surroundings, what may happen?

if you don't let them explore in their abilities then they will have low self-esteem

5) exposure to which of the following may cause birth defects in the second month of pregnancy?

b-mercury

25) which of the following is the time of fastest growth in a persons life?

a- infancy

26) which of the following may lead to low self-esteem in children?

a- overprotective parents

22) the confidence that you can control your own body, impulses, and environment is called ____.

autonomy

17) what is the chemical compound that makes up genetic material?

b-DNA

6) what is the result when a zygote implants in the fallopian tube or ovary?

b-ectopic pregnancy

20) why would a brown-eyed parent and a blue-eyed parent have a brown-eyed child?

brown eye is more a dominant color

4) which of the following nutrients helps form the nervous system of an embryo?

c- folic acid

16) where are chromosomes located?

c- in the nucleus of a cell

15) how many chromosomes do most humans have?

c-46

27) which group is more likely to be diagnosed with scoliosis?

c-girls

23) ____ are events that need to happen for a person to continue growing toward being a healthy, mature adult.

developmental paths

1) a(n) (fetus) is a cluster of cells that develops between the third and eighth week of pregnancy.

embryo

3) the process by which a zygote attaches to the uterine wall is called (fertilization).

implantation

2) (fetal alcohol syndrome) refers to the steps that a pregnant female can take to provide for her own health and the health of her baby.

prenatal health

24) the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is known as ____.

scholiosis

32) why do most states require that students be screened for hearing and visual problems?

we do it in schools because it would be hard to learn if you can't see or hear in developmental skills

8) what should parents consider when choosing a childbirth method?

you have to think of the health of the baby and where are you going to have your baby.

19) how might a disorder like sickle-cell anemia be traced to its origin?

your genes can mutant

18) how does genetics play a role in fetal development?

your parents traits are passed to you