The Lungs Develop from

question 159

Multiple Choice

The lungs develop from

• A) somitomeres.
• B) neural crest cells.
• C) an evagination from the foregut.
• D) an evagination from the floor of the diencephalon.
• E) an invagination from the hindgut.

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Period

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from birth to approximately age 2, where infants learn about the world through their senses and actions.

Symbolic Representation

A method of representing ideas, objects, or processes through symbols or imagery rather than literal or direct representation.

Intentional Action

Behavior performed with a goal in mind, involving cognitive processes such as planning and decision-making.

Disequilibrium

In the context of developmental psychology, this term refers to a state of cognitive imbalance that prompts learning and adjustment, as theorized by Jean Piaget.