Briefly Describe the Role and Function of the Placenta During

question 24

Essay

Briefly describe the role and function of the placenta during prenatal development.

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Definitions:

Stranger Wariness

A developmental phase in infants and young children where they become cautious and sometimes fearful around unfamiliar people.

Stranger Wariness

Stranger wariness is the caution or distress that babies or young children exhibit when approached or picked up by someone unfamiliar.

Self-soothe

The ability of an individual to calm oneself down and regulate one's own emotions without relying on external assistance.

Long-term Adjustment

A psychological process wherein individuals adapt to chronic situations, stressors, or changes in their life over an extended period.