Question 1
When women have insufficient amounts of food during a pregnancy, it can lead to a more efficient metabolism that makes the child prone to obesity and diseases related to overweight. This is referred to as __________.
◦ developmental programming
◦ small-for-date
◦ errors of metabolism
◦ calorie restriction
Question 2
Which of the following is a reason the embryonic period is the most vulnerable period of development?
◦ Nearly two-thirds of embryos fail to complete development, resulting in miscarriages.
◦ Brain development is nearly complete by the end of the embryonic period and thus vulnerable only at this time.
◦ It is when all of the major organs and body parts develop in rudimentary form and are potentially sensitive to environmental toxins.
◦ The embryo is small and weak and unable to resist toxins in the mother's body.
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