QUIZ 2 (developmental psychology)

What are chromosomes ?

thread-like structures made of DNA and protein, found within the nucleus of cells.

They carry genetic information that determines an organism’s traits

What are genes?

fundamental units of heredity, segments of DNA that contain the instructions for building specific proteins, which in turn determine various traits and functions in an organism

Human cells carry ______________ chromosomes in the nucleus of each cell

(How many are in each cell?)

46

What are monozygotic twins called?

Identical twins

(Think ONE)

Which gender is at the greatest risk 4 a sex linked disorder due to recessive genes?

Males

What is Tay-Sachs disease?

A rare, inherited disorder that destroys nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

What is Huntington disease?

An inherited condition in which nerve cells in the brain break down over time.

an inherited, progressive neurological disorder that causes a breakdown of nerve cells in the brain.

What is PKU disease?

a rare, inherited metabolic disorder where the body cannot properly process the amino acid phenylalanine

What is cystic fibrosis?

An inherited life-threatening disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system.

a genetic condition that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system, causing thick, sticky mucus to build up in these organs

What is turner syndrome?

A chromosomal disorder in which a female is born with only one X chromosome. Turner syndrome results from a missing or incomplete sex chromosome.

a genetic condition in females where part or all of an X chromosome is missing.

What is Klinefelter syndrome?

A genetic condition in which a male is born with an extra copy of the X chromosome

A genetic condition in which a male is born with an extra copy of the X chromosome.

(XXY instead of XY)

what is Eugenetics?

a set of largely discredited beliefs and practices that aim to improve the genetic quality of a human population.

what is evolutionary psychology?

studies how human behavior and mental processes have been shaped by evolution and natural selection

What is behavior genetics?

the study of how genes influence an organism's behavior and the interaction between heredity and environment in shaping behavior

What is a zygote?

the single cell formed by the union of a sperm cell and an egg cell during fertilization

What the difference between proximodistol and cephalocaudal?

Cephalocaudal development describes growth from the head down,

while proximodistal development describes growth from the center of the body outwards. 

What is the age of viability?

24 weeks

What are some of the effects of fetal alchcol syndrome?

growth issues, unique facial features, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral difficulties

What is an ectopic pregnancy?

a pregnancy where a fertilized egg implants and grows outside of the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube

What is an ultrasound?

a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs, tissues, and other structures inside the body