Kathleen and Alphonse are expecting their first child, and are having a pleasant conversation about the sex of the baby. Kathleen says, Well, as long as all of the chromosomes are X, we'll be having a girl How can Alphonse best respond?
a. That isn't exactly right, since it is an XY chromosomal pattern that produces a female baby..
b. Actually, it is only one pair of chromosomes that determines the sex of the baby, but as long as they are both X, you will have a girl..
c. It is not the chromosomes, but the genes that make up the chromosomes that determine whether we'll have a son or a daughter..
d. We still have six months to go before the sex of the baby will be determined by the 15th and 16th pairs of chromosomes..
Question 2
Prosocial behaviors such as helping and sharing can be promoted by
a. restrictive parenting.
b. inductive techniques.
c. permissive parenting.
d. micro parenting.
Part of this child's pattern of daily living is attending child care during the work day
Does this child have legs of different lengths or scoliosis? Look at the level of the iliac crests a
A child with Down syndrome.
Transmission of recessive disorders (25% chance for an affected child).
Marasmus The emaciated appearance of this child is a sign (and symptom) of marasmus
Long-term relationships, especially those who are married, having a child