Explain the Concept of RTI

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Essay

Explain the concept of RTI. Why might it be a better model for assessing disabilities?

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Definitions:

Arterial Duct

A blood vessel in fetuses that connects the pulmonary artery to the descending aorta, allowing blood to bypass the lungs.

Umbilical Cord

Cord connecting the fetus to the placenta, through which blood vessels pass.

Umbilical Arteries

Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from a fetus to the placenta during pregnancy.

Blood Vessels

Blood vessels are tubular structures that carry blood throughout the body, including arteries, veins, and capillaries, each serving distinct functions in the circulatory system.