You see a woman who is pregnant smoking cigarettes. Detail how you could explain to her the ways that smoking affects the development of the embryo and fetus.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. The nicotine in cigarettes constricts blood vessels and can reduce the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus.
2. Carbon monoxide in smoke can displace oxygen in fetal red blood cells.
3. One result of smoking is lower-than-average birth weight.
4. Smoking may also modify the epigenetic profile of the embryo and fetus, increasing the risk of a wide variety of disorders including SIDS, ADHD, and cancer.
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a) Sigmund Freud. b) Lev Vygotsky. c) Noam Chomsky. d) B. F. Skinner.
Your sister is very concerned about your toddler nephew. When they were at the pediatrician's office, the doctor measured your nephew's head circumference and his head is not growing as quickly as his body. What should you tell your sister?
a. She should find a good surgeon. The fontanels must have closed too soon. b. You suggest that your nephew must have microcephaly. c. This is to be expected, as the body grows faster than the head during toddlerhood. d. You should remind her that she also has a very small head.