Match the Definition with the Term

question 20

Multiple Choice

Match the definition with the term.
-vitalism

• A)All kinds of forces in the universe are potentially interchangeable forms of a sin-gle huge but quantitatively fixed reservoir of energy.
• B)All living organisms possess a nonphysical "life force" essential for life and not open to scientific analysis.
• C)All physiological process may be understood in terms of physical and chemical principles.
• D)Each sensory nerve in the body only carries one kind of sensation.

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Definitions:

Neural Tube Defects

Birth defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord occurring during embryonic development, often resulting in conditions like spina bifida.

Screening Test

Preliminary tests designed to identify individuals at high risk for certain conditions or diseases before symptoms appear.

Amniocentesis

The use of a needle to withdraw amniotic fluid from the amniotic sac.

Cystic Fibrosis

A genetic disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system, and other organs in the body.