Coursespaces Quiz #5 Flashcards
Low-Birth weight infants are NOT born preterm, but weigh less than _____g
2500g
Smoking is associated with a _______ increase in low birth weight
two-fold
During this period, the developing child is most susceptible to the influences of a teratogen.
Embryonic period
T/F: Regular physical activity has no apparent effect on skeletal maturity with regard to stature; however it does enhance skeletal mineralization and density.
true
T/F: The susceptibility of a developing organism to a teratogenic agent varies with the organism’s developmental stage at time of exposure
ture
T/F: Environmental agents that causes harm to the embryo or fetus are called Teratogens
true
T/F: The age of onset of menarche has increased in the last 100 years
false
Critical-weight theory suggests that women’s percentage of body fat should be at least what percent in order for menarche to occur?
17%
Obesity is defined as having a BMI at least equal to and greater than ____
30
T/F: Syphilis has been linked to miscarriages?
True
T/F: Down syndrome is an non inherited condition and the risk that women will bear a child with DS increases substantially after 35
true
T/F: 98% of children are born without a deficiency or defect
false
T/F: Infants born to mothers with HIV have been found to have motor delays
true
Recommendations for children/adolescents physical activity is _____min of moderate activity per day
60
