Question 1

The afterbirth refers to the

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A)   expulsion of the placenta and membranes.
B)   expulsion of the uterine lining.
C)   expulsion of the amniotic membrane.
D)   expulsion of the fetus.
E)   period of time from birth to nursing.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

List the three embryonic germ layers and indicate a structure that forms from each layer.

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Ectoderm layer: nervous system, epidermi...

Question 3

Some of the changes that are attributed to aging are actually brought about by poor health habits. One of these is osteoporosis, which could be prevented by

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A)   adequate calcium intake and eating a high-protein diet.
B)   avoiding cigarettes, an adequate calcium intake, and exercise.
C)   exercise and a high-protein diet.
D)   drinking adequate amounts of water, and exercising.
E)   a low-fat and protein diet.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Which of the following describes the process in which cells become specialized in structure and function?

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A)   development
B)   pattern formation
C)   cellular differentiation
D)   morphogenesis
E)   embryologyF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Implantation occurs during the

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A)   fertilization.
B)   first week.
C)   second week.
D)   second month.
E)   fourth month.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Which one of the following structures is derived from the ectoderm?

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A)   gut lining
B)   nervous system
C)   lungs
D)   bones
E)   bladder liningF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Milk production is triggered in breasts by which hormone? Which organ releases this hormone?

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A)   prolactin; hypothalamus
B)   prolactin; anterior pituitary
C)   oxytocin; hypothalamus
D)   oxytocin; anterior pituitary
E)   estrogen; ovariesF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 22: Development and Aging

Which one of the following structures is derived from the ectoderm?

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Which one of the following structures is derived from the ectoderm?

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