On Average, a Low-SES Child Is Read to for a Total

question 7

Multiple Choice

On average, a low-SES child is read to for a total of _____ hours during the preschool years, a higher-SES child for ______ hours.

• A) 25; 100
• B) 25; 1,000
• C) 250; 500
• D) 250; 1,000

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Definitions:

Hypothalamohypophysial Portal System

A blood vessel system that directly connects the hypothalamus with the anterior pituitary gland, allowing hormone transport.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production that controls body temperature, hunger, moods, and the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.

LH

Luteinizing Hormone, a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland, playing a key role in controlling reproductive function, including the stimulation of ovulation in females and testosterone production in males.

Ovulation

The release of an egg from the ovary into the fallopian tube, typically occurring around the middle of the menstrual cycle.