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Joe and Tom have the same exact set of genes. Therefore they are:
A) dizgyotic twins
B) monozygotic twins
C) heterozygous
D) codominant
E) none of the above |
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Which maternal characteristic is MOST strongly associated with the liklihood of giving birth to a Downs syndrome baby? (pick one)
A) mother has low intelligence
B) mother drinks alcohol
C) mother is older than 40
D) mother has lead or mercury exposure
E) mother smokes marijuana |
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Which ONE of these is the correct description of in vitro fertilization?
A) a fertilized egg is placed directly into the uterus
B) sperm is injected into the fallopian tube
C) a fertilized egg is placed in the ovary
D) a surrogate mother carries the fetus 'til birth
E) In vitro is a very general term, which includes any or all of the above |
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"Eugenics" means: (Just choose the ONE BEST answer, although the question is set up to allow multiple choices.)
A) Good prenatal care
B) In vitro fertilization
C) Cloning
D) Allowing (or encouraging) only certain people to mate, based on ideas of racial purity
E) Severe government restrictions on fertility -- China's one child policy, for example
F) Government policies allowing abortion on demand or abortion with very few restrictions.
G) Euthanasia |
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Currently, assuming availability of good care, the EARLIEST "age of viability" is generally considered to be how many weeks after conception?
A) 14
B) 22
C) 28
D) 35
E) 22 for females, 28 for males |
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As a teacher, what observations about a child in your classroom might make you consider the possibility that he or she has fetal alcohol syndrome? (Pick as many as you want)
A) thin upper lip
B) mild mental retardation or difficulty in learning
C) wide-set eyes
D) small head
E) short stature (indicating slow growth)
F) oddly shaped or missing fingers or toes
G) problems with attention or behavior
H) tendency to fall asleep in class
I) childhood obesity
J) lack of emotional control -- tantrums, impulsive behavior etc. |
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A mother wants to know if her 11 week old fetus has genetic abnormalities. The best way to find out is:
A) chorionic villus sampling
B) ultrasound
C) amniocentesis
D) genetic counseling -- which includes looking for abnormalities in both parents' families
E) None of the above -- There's really no good way to screen for genetic abnormalities |
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Pick any that are true of post partum depression (at least one is true.)
A) If symptoms of depression don't lift after a few weeks the mother should seek help.
B) 50% of all new mothers experience PPD
C) PPD may be reduced by breast feeding
D) PPD, if it lasts more than a few weeks, is likely to have negative effects on the baby, later in life.
E) Stressed out single mothers with little emotional support are more likely to experience PPD than women in better situations.
F) PPD is caused entirely by hormonal factors. |
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How does the US measure up to other industrialized countries in terms of infant mortality?
A) Our infant mortality rate is low -- one of the best.
B) We rank in about the middle.
C) We have a higher infant mortality rate than most industrialized countries -- worse than Cuba or South Korea. |
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The newborn's neural tube did not properly close. This means the baby has:
A) muscular dystrophy
B) spina bifida
C) cerebral palsy
D) sickle cell anemia
E) Downs syndrome |
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On the subject of risks to the developing fetus, check ALL statements that identify a danger -- at least a commonly recognized danger, according to the textbook.
A) Maternal use of cocaine and heroin
B) Smoking
C) Alcohol use by the mother
D) Mother has HIV/AIDS
E) Mother has Rubella / German measles during pregnancy
F) Lead and mercury in the environment
G) Lack of folic acid in the mother's diet
H) High levels of PCB's in the environment
I) Extensive maternal exposure to computer monitors
J) If the mother is older than 40. |
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| A , B , C , D , E , F , G , H , J |
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