Identify Three Factors That Determine the Extent of Damage Caused

question 21

Essay

Identify three factors that determine the extent of damage caused by a teratogen. When are teratogens most dangerous and why?

Recognize the biological and potential prenatal influences on sexual orientation.

Understand the impact of societal and psychological factors on sexual behavior and orientation.

Distinguish between components of emotion (expressive behaviors, physiological arousal, and conscious experience).

Understand the relationship between physiological states and emotional experiences.

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Definitions:

Joints

Connections between bones in the body which facilitate movement and provide support.

Tendons

Tough, flexible bands of fibrous connective tissue that connect muscles to bones and help in the movement of joints.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels, responsible for involuntary movements.

Iris

The colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil, controlling light levels inside the eye by adjusting the size of the pupil.