D202 Human Growth and Development - Set 1 - Part 1

Correct Answer: Weeks 3-8 of pregnancy

The embryonic period refers to the time from the 3rd to the 8th week of pregnancy, during which the placenta begins to form and brain development initiates.

Correct Answer: From the end of the embryonic period until birth

The fetal period starts from the 9th week and continues until birth, focusing on growth and viability around 24 weeks.

Correct Answer: Birth order, hormones, and genetics

Research suggests that sexual orientation can be influenced by biological factors such as genetics, hormonal levels, and even birth order.

Correct Answer: Age, environmental teratogens, diabetes, and stress

Maternal factors such as age, exposure to harmful substances, pre-existing conditions like diabetes, and stress levels can significantly impact fetal development.

Correct Answer: Ectopic pregnancy, preeclampsia, and spontaneous abortion

Serious risks during pregnancy include ectopic pregnancies, where the embryo implants outside the uterus, preeclampsia, and the possibility of miscarriage.

Correct Answer: Three

Vaginal delivery has three stages: dilation, delivery of the baby, and delivery of the placenta.

Correct Answer: Induced and cesarean

Besides vaginal birth, deliveries can be induced using medical interventions or through a cesarean section.

Correct Answer: An assessment of the newborn's physical condition

The APGAR score evaluates a newborn’s heart rate, muscle tone, reflexes, and other factors to determine their physical health shortly after birth.

Correct Answer: Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale

The NBAS is used to assess newborns' behavior, including their motor skills and interactional capabilities.

Correct Answer: Begins after birth and ends when the mother's body returns to pre-pregnancy form

The postpartum phase starts right after birth and lasts until the mother's body fully recovers to its pre-pregnancy state.

Correct Answer: The mother's needs and new responsibilities

New mothers often experience concerns regarding their own well-being and taking on new responsibilities during the postpartum phase.

Correct Answer: Elevated sense of worry about the infant following childbirth

Postpartum anxiety is characterized by heightened worry about the newborn, often related to the baby’s health and care.

Correct Answer: Unusual sadness occurring after childbirth

Postpartum depression involves persistent sadness and emotional difficulty following childbirth, often requiring medical support.

Correct Answer: A severe mental illness occurring after childbirth

Postpartum psychosis is a rare and severe mental illness that can occur in new mothers after childbirth and requires immediate medical attention.

Correct Answer: To prevent it from developing into postpartum depression

Seeking medical assistance for postpartum anxiety is important to address elevated worries and avoid further emotional complications such as postpartum depression.

Correct Answer: Increase in body size and organ size in babies

Physical growth refers to the increase in body and organ size in babies as they develop during infancy and early childhood.

Correct Answer: Maintenance of healthy weight, strong bones, muscles, and heart

Physical development helps in maintaining a healthy weight and strengthening bones, muscles, and the heart in children.

Correct Answer: Strengthening of bones and muscles

Motor development refers to the growth and strengthening of bones and muscles in children, helping them acquire movement skills.

Correct Answer: Large muscle groups controlling head, torso, arms, and legs

Gross motor skills involve the control of large muscle groups, which are responsible for movements like walking, jumping, and balancing.

Correct Answer: Development that proceeds from head to tail

Cephalocaudal development describes growth that begins at the head and moves downward toward the tail or lower parts of the body.