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81. The adverse effects of nicotine exposure are 
A. limited to exposure in the first trimester after conception.
B. restricted to those cases where the mother smokes actively.
C. linked to secondhand smoke or passive smoking by the mother.
D. limited to minor symptoms like common cold and bear no impact on long-term development.

82. Which of the following is a desirable paternal factor in prenatal development? 
A. Low levels of exposure to ozone
B. Low levels of exposure to lead
C. Advanced paternal age
D. Toxoplasmosis

83. Which of the following statements characterizes the impact of paternal age on prenatal development? 
A. Paternal age is a negligible factor in prenatal development because males continue to produce sperm throughout their lifespan.
B. Paternal age is a significant factor in prenatal development only when the father has some established genetic abnormalities.
C. Advanced paternal age is linked to risk factors like dwarfism, autism, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
D. The adverse effects of advanced paternal age are limited to physical disabilities in the child.

84. Men who smoke are more likely to 
A. lack any mutational changes in their sperm.
B. exert a greater effect on prenatal development than mothers who smoke during pregnancy.
C. transmit genetic abnormalities to their offspring.
D. experience exposure to large amounts of radiation.

85. Which of the following is a noninvasive technique of assessing prenatal development? 
A. Amniocentesis
B. Chorionic villus sampling
C. Umbilical cord sampling
D. Ultrasound

86. If a mother wanted to have a clear image of the fetus in her womb, which procedure would she most likely undergo? 
A. Amniocentesis
B. Ultrasound
C. Fetal biopsy
D. Chorionic villus sampling

87. Because of the rapid weight gain experienced by Marilyn early in her pregnancy, the doctor ordered a(n) _____ to see if she was having twins. 
A. umbilical cord sampling
B. maternal blood test
C. ultrasound
D. amniocentesis

88. In which of the following procedures is a sample of fluid taken from around the fetus and analyzed for possible defects? 
A. Amniocentesis
B. Chorionic villus sampling
C. Ultrasound
D. Embryoscopy

89. In which prenatal assessment procedure is tissue taken from the membrane around the embryo? 
A. Chorionic villus sampling
B. Amniocentesis
C. Maternal blood test
D. Ultrasound

90. Chorionic villus sampling 
A. is a procedure in which tissue from the membrane surrounding the fetus is removed and analyzed.
B. is the insertion of a tiny viewing scope into the mother’s uterus through the abdominal wall for a direct look at the embryo.
C. is a procedure in which a sample of amniotic fluid is withdrawn for analysis.
D. is a procedure which allows direct access to fetal DNA in the blood vessels of the umbilical cord for diagnosis.

91. _____ is the insertion of a tiny viewing device into the mother’s uterus through the abdominal wall for a direct look at the embryo. 
A. Chorionic villus sampling
B. Embryoscopy
C. Amniocentesis
D. Umbilical cord sampling

92. Which of the following techniques can help diagnose nonchromosomal disorders? 
A. Chorionic villus sampling
B. Amniocentesis
C. Umbilical cord sampling
D. Embryoscopy

93. Which of the following is true about umbilical cord sampling? 
A. It is a non-invasive procedure to detect chromosomal abnormalities.
B. It allows direct access to fetal DNA.
C. It involves analyzing amniotic fluid.
D. It analyzes the tissue from the membrane surrounding the fetus.

94. In the United States, which of the following pregnant women is likely to get the least amount of prenatal care? 
A. Angela, an unmarried teenager
B. Bea, a married woman
C. Delia, who has a college education
D. Sandra, who just turned 45 years of age

95. Which of the following statements is correct with regard to prenatal care? 
A. It can help prevent maternal or infant death and other birth complications.
B. The United States has uniform national standards for prenatal care.
C. Prenatal care is intended exclusively to screen for treatable defects and diseases.
D. It is not possible to address the causes of low birth weight through prenatal care.