What is a growing baby called from the third month until birth?
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zygote
zygote
embryo
embryo
fetus
fetus
newborn
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fetus
Which is not a characteristic of preeclampsia?
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swollen wrists and ankles
swollen wrists and ankles
high blood pressure
high blood pressure
high levels of protein in urine
high levels of protein in urine
chromosomal abnormalities
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swollen wrists and ankles
swollen wrists and ankles
high blood pressure
high blood pressure
high levels of protein in urine
high levels of protein in urine
chromosomal abnormalities
chromosomal abnormalities
What is the name of the fluid-filled bag of thin tissue that develops around the embryo soon after implantation?
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amniotic sac
amniotic sac
placenta
placenta
umbilical cord
umbilical cord
cervix
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amniotic sac
amniotic sac
placenta
placenta
umbilical cord
umbilical cord
cervix
amniotic sac
Which substance is an important nutrient for pregnant women?
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herbal tea
herbal tea
lead
lead
folic acid
folic acid
mercury
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herbal tea
herbal tea
lead
lead
folic acid
folic acid
mercury
folic acid
Which is a medical test that involves removing and testing a small piece of the developing placenta?
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chorionic villus sampling
chorionic villus sampling
preeclampsia
preeclampsia
amniocentesis
amniocentesis
ultrasound
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chorionic villus sampling
chorionic villus sampling
preeclampsia
preeclampsia
amniocentesis
amniocentesis
ultrasound
chorionic villus sampling
Which structure contains blood vessels that carry nutrients and oxygen from the mother to the embryo?
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the blastocyst
the blastocyst
the umbilical cord
the umbilical cord
the cervix
the cervix
the amniotic sac
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the blastocyst
the blastocyst
the umbilical cord
the umbilical cord
the cervix
the cervix
the amniotic sac
the umbilical cord
Which substance is safe for a pregnant woman?
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Responses
cat litter
cat litter
lead
lead
X-rays
X-rays
calcium
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cat litter
cat litter
lead
lead
X-rays
X-rays
calcium
calcium
Which nutrient is critical for proper neural tube development?
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Responses
vitamin A
vitamin A
iron
iron
folic acid
folic acid
sodium
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vitamin A
vitamin A
iron
iron
folic acid
folic acid
sodium
folic acid
Why is prenatal care important throughout pregnancy?
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It causes complications.
It causes complications.
It requires amniocentesis.
It requires amniocentesis.
It reduces the number of doctor visits.
It reduces the number of doctor visits.
It increases the chances of having a healthy baby.
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It causes complications.
It causes complications.
It requires amniocentesis.
It requires amniocentesis.
It reduces the number of doctor visits.
It reduces the number of doctor visits.
It increases the chances of having a healthy baby.
It increases the chances of having a healthy baby.
Which is a characteristic of gestational diabetes?
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chromosomal abnormalities
chromosomal abnormalities
high blood pressure
high blood pressure
high blood sugar levels
high blood sugar levels
protein in the urine
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Responses
chromosomal abnormalities
chromosomal abnormalities
high blood pressure
high blood pressure
high blood sugar levels
high blood sugar levels
protein in the urine
high blood sugar levels
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