Breathing, Heart Rate, Muscle Tone, Presence of Reflexes, and _______________

question 140

Short Answer

Breathing, heart rate, muscle tone, presence of reflexes, and _______________ are all parts of an Apgar assessment.

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information for the development and functioning of living organisms.

Genes

The basic physical and functional units of heredity, made up of DNA, that influence traits and characteristics.

Behavioral Genetics

An interdisciplinary field of study concerned with genetic contributions to individual differences in behavior and personality.

Genetic Bases

The underlying genetic makeup that contributes to the physical and behavioral characteristics of an organism.