Which Substance Readily Passes Through the Placenta to the Fetus

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which substance readily passes through the placenta to the fetus where it can act as a toxin and interrupt normal growth and development?

• A) protein
• B) oxygen
• C) vitamin A
• D) alcohol
• E) glucose

Comprehend the impacts of brain injuries on language abilities and how language functions can be affected by damage to specific brain areas.

Identify and explain the mechanisms involved in the perception and production of speech sounds.

Know the basics of animal communication systems and compare them with human language.

Understand the concept of critical periods in the animal kingdom for learning species-specific vocalizations.

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Definitions:

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Sunlight

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