The Perinatal Nurse Explains to a Student the Different Mechanisms

question 29

Multiple Choice

The perinatal nurse explains to a student the different mechanisms by which substances are transported across the placenta.Which mechanisms are included?

• A) Active diffusion
• B) Bulk flow
• C) Endocytosis
• D) Osmosis
• E) Pinocytosis

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Definitions:

Social and Cultural Interactions

Exchanges between individuals or groups that are influenced by and contribute to the norms, values, and practices of a society or culture.

Vygotsky

A developmental psychologist known for his theory on social development and the concept of the Zone of Proximal Development, which emphasizes the role of social interaction in cognitive development.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual/mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding throughout the lifespan.

Psychosocial Development

Refers to Erik Erikson's theory that individuals pass through eight developmental stages, each characterized by a specific psychological conflict that contributes to a major aspect of personality.