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Question 4

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Research on exercise during pregnancy shows that

	most women engage in sufficient moderate exercise during pregnancy to promote their own and their baby's health.
	an expectant mother who remains fit experiences fewer physical discomforts in the final weeks.
	frequent, vigorous exercise is associated with positive birth outcomes.
	pregnant women should not exercise late in pregnancy.

Question 5

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Toxemia during pregnancy is caused by

	the mother's contact with the feces of infected cats.
	extra sugar in the mother's bloodstream.
	Rh incompatibility between the blood type of the mother and fetus.
	a sharp increase in the mother's blood pressure.

Question 6

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Of the following, which is supported by research on prenatal HIV/AIDS transmission?

	HIV-positive pregnant women invariably pass the virus to their baby.
	HIV-positive babies usually do not show symptoms of AIDS until 5 to 8 months.
	Zidovudine (ZDV) reduces prenatal AIDS transmission by as much as 95 percent.
	Most prenatal HIV babies survive for many years afterAIDS symptoms appear.

Question 7

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________ supplementation can prevent abnormalities of the neural tube, such as anencephaly and spina bifida.

	Vitamin B6
	Iron
	Potassium
	Folic acid

Question 8

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Fertilization usually takes place in the

	fallopian tube.
	uterus.
	cervix.
	vaginal canal.

Question 9

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In one study, more active fetuses during the third trimester became 1-year-olds who

	were more fearful.
	were more fussy and difficult.
	had irregular eating schedules.
	could better handle frustration.

Question 10

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In the final month of pregnancy,

	most fetuses show an increase in physical activity.
	the fetus's immune system is fully functioning.
	most fetuses assume an upright position.
	a layer of fat is added to the fetus to assist with temperature regulation.

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