Who Is Most Likely to Be Experiencing a Decline in Fluid

question 27

Multiple Choice

Who is most likely to be experiencing a decline in fluid intelligence?

• A)Debbie,who is the valedictorian of her high school class
• B)Nathan,who is a stock trader and has just celebrated his 30th birthday
• C)Lana,who is 44 and a cardiothoracic surgeon
• D)William,who is 60 and a retired school teacher

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Definitions:

Blastocyst

An early stage of embryonic development characterized by a fluid-filled structure that, after implantation in the uterus, develops into the embryo and placenta.

Endoderm

The innermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, which gives rise to the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems.

Maternal Stress

Psychological and physiological stress experienced by a mother during pregnancy, which can affect fetal development and child outcomes.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy to provide oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby and remove waste products.