Adjustment Refers to

question 21

Multiple Choice

Adjustment refers to

• A)known internal or external resources with known probabilities of producing positive developmental or other relevant behavioral outcomes.
• B)how a biological organism responds to changes in the environment.
• C)the processes involved in how a person copes with the demands and challenges of everyday life, including changes in the social environment.
• D)the fact that risk factors threaten development and these negative effects will accumulate over time.

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Definitions:

Blood Proteins

Proteins present in blood plasma, including antibodies, albumin, and clotting factors, playing roles in immunity, regulation, and transportation.

Hepatic Portal Vein

The hepatic portal vein is a blood vessel that transports blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver, carrying nutrients and toxins for processing.

Inferior Vena Cava

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle parts of the body to the right atrium of the heart.

Duodenum

The first section of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, which is primarily responsible for the initial stages of digestive processing.