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University of North Texas Human Prenatal Development Discussion Questions

 

Chapter 3

  • #1 Define and discuss the three periods human prenatal development (6 points – 2 points each) making sure to discuss them in proper order. (3 points).For each period, discuss three major characteristics or developments of the period (9 points – 1 point per characteristic per period). Which of the three periods do you think is most impactful on development, and why. (2 points)
  • 2- Define and discuss the process of epigenesis (5 points.) Discuss the major characteristics of this process (5 points).Discuss the effects of the environment of the lifespan in this process (5 points.)Discuss one example of epigenetic change (5 points.)

3- Define and discuss teratogens (3 points).Answers should include a discussion of at least 3 major ways in which teratogens as a whole (not a specific on) affect development (10 points).Finally, for each period of prenatal development where teratogens are impactful, name a human teratogen (2 points),its effects(2 points) and if the effects are the same or different in different prenatal periods (2 points).