Joanne and Thomas Strive to Be "Askable" Parents to Their

question 27

Multiple Choice

Joanne and Thomas strive to be "askable" parents to their young children. What do "askable" parents do?

• A) They answer any questions their children have about sexuality, but they don't raise the subject otherwise.
• B) They ask their children questions about sexuality to gauge their knowledge and understanding of the subject.
• C) They proactively use "teachable" situations to talk to their children about sexuality, rather than waiting for questions.
• D) They welcome questions about love and relationships as long as they are not about sexuality.

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Definitions:

Gap Junctions

Specialized intercellular connections that allow for direct communication between the cytoplasm of two cells, enabling the transfer of ions and molecules.

Cytoplasm

The material or protoplasm within a living cell, excluding the nucleus, filled with organelles and is the site of most cellular activities.

Right Atrium

The upper right chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the body through the vena cavae.

Right Ventricle

The chamber within the heart that pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs through the pulmonary artery.