Which of the Following Is the Best Analogy for the Influence

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best analogy for the influence of genes on our cognitive development?

• A) They are like an ignition switch on a rocket that can go forever.
• B) They are like a fence that holds us within a boundary.
• C) They are like a door that leads us to our destiny.
• D) They are like a hurdle that we must jump over.

---

Definitions:

Pulmonary Vein

A vein that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the left atrium of the heart.

Right Ventricle

The chamber within the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the right atrium and pumps it into the pulmonary artery.

Aorta

The main artery in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, supplying oxygenated blood.

Deep Femoral Artery

An artery that branches off the femoral artery, supplying blood to the deep structures of the thigh.