SECTION A
QUESTION 1
(20 MARKS)
Evaluate the statements in each numbered section and determine whether the statement is
true or false. On the answer sheet, fill in the appropriate answer, using T for True, and a F for
False statement/phrase (1 mark) and the justification for your answer {1 mark).
1.1 Low level alcohol units taken during pregnancy can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome.
1.2 Acute exercises during pregnancy causes harm to the baby.
1.3 Vitamin B12 supplements are required in pregnant women to prevent neural tube
defects.
1.4 Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is not a type of omega-6 fat.
1.5 Vitamin A supplements should not be given to pregnant women.
1.6 Breast development begins at puberty.
1.7 Bilirubinemia cannot be reduced by encouraging early and frequent breastfeeding.
1.8 By 6 months, normal infants' birthweight must increase twice and thrice by 12 months.
1.9 Adequate carbohydrates, fats, and proteins for breastfeeding mothers consists of
55%, 35% and 15% respectively.
1.10 Nipple Shields can improve milk transfer and breast-feeding duration.
QUESTION 2
(5 MARKS)
Evaluate the definitions in each numbered section and select the most appropriate answer
or phrase from the given possibilities. Next to the question number, fill in the appropriate
letter of the correct answer/phrase. {Each question carries 1 mark.)
2.1 Occurs around day 7 after fertilization.
2.2 Immediately after fertilization the newly developing human life form is called.
2.3 This process starts with groove formation, and then tube formation.
2.4 This embryonic layer produces the skin and nervous system.
2.5 This embryonic layer produces the gastrointestinal tract.
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