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Multiple-Choice Questions（Chapter 3-7） Chapter 3 Prenatal Development 12) The period of the zygote lasts about ________, beginning with ________. A) 3 months; fertilization B) 2 weeks; implantation C) 3 months; implantation D) 2 weeks; fertilization Answer: D Page Ref: 101 27) The most rapid prenatal changes take place during the period of the ________, whereas the rate of body growth is greatest during the period of the ________. A) zygote; fetus B) fetus; embryo C) embryo; fetus D) zygote; embryo Answer: C Page Ref: 103 Chapter 4 Birth and the Newborn Baby 54) The ________ reflex helps a breast-fed baby find his or her mothers nipple. A) rooting B) moro C) palmar grasp D) tonic neck Answer: A Page Ref: 14 56) The ________ reflex may prepare the baby for voluntary reaching. A) moro B) rooting C) tonic neck D) Babinski Answer: C Page Ref: 149 Skill: Conceptual 57) To elicit the ________ reflex, one would stroke the sole of a newborns foot from toe toward heel. A) moro B) stepping C) rooting D) Babinski Answer: D Page Ref: 149 58) Researchers believe that most newborn reflexes disappear during the first six months due to A) a lack of use, particularly those originally adapted for survival purposes. B) cephalocaudal development impacting fine motor control. C) proximodistal development impacting gross motor control. D) a gradual increase in voluntary control over behavior as the cerebral cortex develops. Answer: D Page Ref: 150 59) The assessment of newborn reflexes is one way to determine if A) the baby will learn motor skills more quickly than average. B) damage to the central nervous system has occurred. C) the baby will be above average intelligence. D) the child is at risk for SIDS. Answer: B Page Ref: 150 60) Weak, absent, or exaggerated reflexes in an infant may indicate A) brain damage. B) weak muscle tone. C) poor gross motor skills. D) ineffective parenting. Answer: A Page Ref: 150 64) Why do infants spend so much time in REM sleep? A) REM sleep is necessari