Nutrients and Oxygen Are Transferred from a Mother to Her

question 47

Multiple Choice

Nutrients and oxygen are transferred from a mother to her developing fetus through the

• A) embryo.
• B) ovaries.
• C) teratogens.
• D) placenta.

---

Definitions:

Evolutionary Psychology

Application of Darwinian principles of natural selection and survival of the fittest to individual behavior.

Cognitive Approach

A psychological perspective that focuses on how people think, understand, and know about the world, emphasizing mental functions such as learning, memory, perception, and problem-solving.

Macrosystem

In ecological systems theory, the broader cultural context that shapes an individual's development, including socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and heritage.

Ecological Approach

A perspective or methodology that considers all aspects of the environment, including physical, biological, and social factors, when examining problems or behaviors.