Dr Ponchi Is Studying the Impact of an Enriched Environment

question 88

Multiple Choice

Dr. Ponchi is studying the impact of an enriched environment or an impoverished environment on the development of the brains of rats. Which developmental research question is he MOST likely trying to address?

• A) stability versus change
• B) nature versus nurture
• C) stage versus continuous
• D) internal versus external

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Definitions:

Afferent Arterioles

Small blood vessels that carry blood to the nephrons in the kidney, playing a key role in regulating blood pressure and filtration.

Papillary Ducts

Channels in the kidneys through which urine flows from the collecting ducts to the renal pelvis.

Renal Pelvis

The central part of the kidney where urine collects before moving into the ureter.

Minor Calyces

Small funnel-shaped structures in the kidney that collect urine from the nephrons and pass it to the major calyces.