In the Context of the Adulthood Phase, Which of the Following

question 64

Multiple Choice

In the context of the adulthood phase, which of the following is a true statement about women?

• A) After the age of 35, women are usually advised to have their fetuses checked for Down's syndrome.
• B) In women, the quality and quantity of ova (egg cells) starts to deteriorate dramatically after the age of 20.
• C) It is highly unusual for women to have healthy children, including their firstborn, after the age of 25.
• D) Women experience lesser skin and hair related issues as compared to men by the end of early adulthood.

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Definitions:

Nervous System

The complex network of nerves and cells that transmits signals between different parts of the body, enabling coordination, response to stimuli, and the control of bodily functions.

Astrocyte

A type of star-shaped glial cell in the brain and spinal cord, involved in biochemical support of endothelial cells that form the blood-brain barrier.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment by generating signals that travel to the nervous system.

Action Potentials

Rapid, momentary changes in the electrical potential across a cell membrane, key in the transmission of nerve impulses.