By Studying the Wild Boy of Aveyron, Itard Hoped to Learn

question 79

Multiple Choice

By studying the Wild Boy of Aveyron, Itard hoped to learn something about the:

• A)behavior of the mentally ill.
• B)causes of mental retardation.
• C)behavior of animals in their natural habitats.
• D)role of the environment in shaping development.

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Definitions:

Mesovarian

Relates to the mesentery of the ovary, a fold of membrane that attaches the ovaries to the body wall.

Mesometrium

The portion of the broad ligament of the uterus that encloses the uterus and extends to the lateral pelvic walls.

Spermatic Cord

A bundle of fibers and tissues that run through the abdominal region to the testes, containing blood vessels, nerves, and the vas deferens.

Ductus Deferens

A muscular tube that carries sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct, involved in the transport of sperm during ejaculation.