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Jenna’s physical growth is slow. She has short eyelid openings, a thin upper lip, a flattened philtrum, and brain injury. Jenna’s mother probably __________ during pregnancy.

The study of factors other than inherited DNA sequence, such as new learning or stress, that alter the phenotypic expression of genes is called __________.

Emilia gave birth today and she is worried that she is not producing enough breast milk for her baby. You can tell her not tot worry, that her new baby’s stomach is only about the size of a ________ and that the more she lets her baby nurse the more milk will be made. 

Which of the following individuals has the highest probability of having a child with Down syndrome?

Garrett, age 2 months, is an enthusiastic eater who nurses vigorously and gains weight quickly. Garrett’s mom, Christine, is concerned that Garrett might be at risk of being permanently overweight. You can advise Christine that

Which of the following is an example of a gross-motor skill?

The amnion

This test given one and five minutes after birth and evaluates a newborn on appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration on a zero to two scale is called ______________.

When a 1-month-old kitten is put in the dark and kept there during the fourth week of life and beyond, damage to visual centers of the brain is severe and permanent. This example provides evidence of

In the _________ reflex the infant will extend it’s legs and head while the arms jerk up with the palms up and the thumbs flexed. This results from the infant being startled.