Studies Involving Gender Preference in the Having of Children Suggest

question 75

Multiple Choice

Studies involving gender preference in the having of children suggest that

• A) most couples in the world want two girls and two boys.
• B) there is a preference for female children in much of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
• C) choosing the sex of the child is illegal in most countries.
• D) choosing the sex of children would decrease the proportion of female births.

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Skeletal Muscle

A type of muscle tissue that is attached to bones and under voluntary control, responsible for movement.

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue

Connective tissue composed of collagen fibers arranged in a random, interwoven manner, providing strength and support in multiple directions.

Tunica Media

The middle layer of the walls of arteries and veins, composed mostly of smooth muscle and elastic fibers, playing a key role in regulating blood pressure and flow.

Valves

Structures in the heart and veins that maintain blood flow in a single direction, preventing backflow.