Adolescence Answers

Which of these statements describes the role of information for genetic diseases?A.It's nice to know about the diseases, but it doesn't affect the outcomes.B.Information can help us to understand and manage genetic diseases.C.Information is only important after the disease appears.D.Information can be used to cure most genetic diseases.

Which of the following statements about age of consent is NOT accurate? A.It varies from state to state.B.Violating it may result in a prison sentence.C.Violating it may result in being tagged as a sex offender.D.It is determined by the parents, not the government.

In general, which factor is NOT critical when pregnant? A. getting regular prenatal checkups B. avoiding tobacco C. avoiding drugs and alcohol D. weighing yourself daily Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following are types of hereditary disorders?A.single-gene and chromosomalB.complex and duplexC.single-gene and duplexD.all of the above

Which statement is NOT true about physical exercise for pregnant women? A. It relieves stress. B. Pregnant women can work out as long and often as they want. C. It helps build stamina for delivery. D. It helps with postpartum depression after delivery. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The safest and most natural way to deliver a baby is vaginally. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is NOT a hormone method of birth control?A.birth control patchB.vaginal ringC.spongeD.IUD

Which is NOT a process in the second trimester? A. The baby uses all five senses. B. Hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes develop. C. Finger and toenails grow. D. The baby has a regular sleep cycle. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

To stay abstinent, one should __________. A.practice refusal skillsB.practice avoidance techniquesC.set limits and stick to themD.all of the above

Abstinence is the only birth control method that has a zero percent failure rate for an unplanned pregnancy and 100 percent rate of protection against STIs. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A(n) __________ is created when sperm meets egg and contains all DNA necessary to create a person. A. zygote B. blastocyst C. embryo D. fetus Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Chromosomes are composed of DNA.

Which of the following contraceptive methods do females NOT use?A.cervical capB.vasectomyC.tubal ligationD.sponge

Very few teens become infected with STIs.

Prenatal care is not necessary until the first trimester has ended. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements BEST describes chromosomes?A.Humans have 460 chromosomes in every cell.B.Chromosomes are arranged in 230 pairs.C.Chromosomes carry the codes for hereditary traits.D.Chromosomes are found outside the nucleus of each human cell.

A mother should do all of the following EXCEPT: A. avoid gaining over 35 pounds B. avoid alcohol C. avoid smoking D. increase calorie intake by 500 calories to support the unborn fetus Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Stage 1 of delivery averages about 8 hours but may be longer for first-time mothers. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

During stage 2 of labor, the placenta and umbilical cord are delivered. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is TRUE about an epidural? A. typically injected into the amniotic fluid B. typically injected into the mother's spine C. can be self-administered D. numbs the mother from the waist up Please select the best answer from the choices provided.