Jeanell Searched the Internet for Information on How She Could

question 31

Multiple Choice

Jeanell searched the Internet for information on how she could help a 5-year-old learn to read. Although the Internet may provide her with access to sound scientific articles on the subject, she should be wary of ______.

• A) published ideas that have no scientific or reasonable basis
• B) expert advice based on replicated studies with large samples
• C) expert endorsements of products and services for parents
• D) scientific parenting research published in online journals

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Definitions:

Tight Junctions

Specialized connections between adjacent cells in animal tissues that prevent the passage of materials between the cells.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer boundary encasing the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Membrane-Bound Organelles

Structures within a cell that are surrounded by a lipid bi-layer membrane, each performing a distinct function.

Cytoplasm

The gel-like substance inside a cell, excluding the nucleus, which contains cell organelles and is the site of numerous cellular processes.