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Which organ develops and is fully functional in the first trimester?

A
heart
B
brain
C
liver
D
lungs
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Which fetal development occurs during the second trimester?

A
Bones begin to harden.
B
The roof of the mouth forms.
C
The eyes can sense changes in light.
D
The heart and circulatory system begin to develop.
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Examine the diagram of a reproductive process.

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A
ovulation
B
fertilization
C
implantation
D
menstruation
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Which advantage do first-time parents in their late 20s have over first-time teen parents?

A
increased fertility rates
B
better emotional stability
C
no medical costs during pregnancy
D
less chance of birth defects
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What happens if an egg is not fertilized after being released from the ovary?

A
It is absorbed again by the ovary.
B
It is released again during the next cycle.
C
It is shed from the uterus during menstruation.
D
It implants into the uterus until sperm are present.
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Which statement represents a healthy choice for a pregnant woman?

A
A mother eats twice as much to support her growing fetus.
B
A mother switches from drinking liquor to beer while pregnant.
C
A mother with gestational diabetes decides to limit her sugar intake.
D
A mother gains 5 to 8 pounds over the course of her pregnancy
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Which of the following do teen mothers suffer from at higher rates than older mothers?

A
depression
B
insomnia
C
autism
D
schizophrenia
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What is one difference between teen parenthood and adult parenthood?

A
Teen parents have healthier pregnancies and are healthier parents.
B
Teen parents have a higher income potential during their children’s lives.
C
Teen parents have more difficulty staying together in a long-term relationship.
D
Teen parents are more likely to have a child with a genetic defect.
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Which pregnancy symptom requires immediate care from a medical professional?

A
bleeding
B
heartburn
C
breast tenderness
D
occasional nausea
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Which pregnancy complication cannot be treated with regular prenatal care?

A
headaches
B
excessive weight gain
C
high blood pressure
D
genetic abnormalities

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