The Placenta Is __________

question 87

Multiple Choice

The placenta is __________.

• A) the tube through which a developing baby receives nourishment
• B) the technical name for the "belly button"
• C) a specialized organ that provides nourishment and filters away waste products from the developing baby
• D) the name for the developing organism until it is 8 weeks old

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Definitions:

Nativist Theory

A perspective in developmental psychology that suggests humans are born with innate knowledge or abilities, particularly in aspects like language acquisition.

Interactionist Perspective

A theoretical viewpoint in sociology and social psychology stressing the importance of mutual and reciprocal influence between individuals and society.

Innate Capacity

Describes abilities or instincts that a person is born with, rather than skills developed through learning or experience.

Infant-Directed Speech

Uses shorter words and sentences, higher and more varied pitch, repetitions, a slower rate, and longer pauses; also known as motherese.