In Summarizing the Research Related to Prenatal Stress and the Fetus

question 6

Multiple Choice

In summarizing the research related to prenatal stress and the fetus, which comment should Sandra make?

• A) Maternal stress always has a marked negative impact on the developing child.
• B) Excessive stress may raise the risk of premature labor.
• C) Excessive stress has little impact on the fetus.
• D) Intense stress during the third trimester is worst for the baby.

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Definitions:

Respiration

The biochemical process by which living organisms exchange gases with their environment, involving the intake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, critical for ensuring that blood flows throughout the body.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually expressed as beats per minute (bpm), indicating cardiovascular health and fitness levels.

Cerebellar Peduncles

Three pairs of fiber tracts that connect the cerebellum to the brainstem, involved in motor coordination.