Studies Comparing Adopted Children with Children Who Were Reared by Parents

question 12

Multiple Choice

Studies comparing adopted children with children who were reared by parents who had considered giving them up for adoption found that

• A) there were no differences between the two groups.
• B) children living with their biological parents functioned better.
• C) adopted children functioned better.
• D) were inconclusive.

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Definitions:

Phagocytic Cells

Cells that are capable of ingesting and breaking down pathogens or particles, playing a key role in the immune response.

Neutrophils

White blood cells that are a key part of the immune system, responsible for fighting infection by ingesting microorganisms and releasing enzymes.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system, helping the body fight infection and disease.

MHC Markers

Self-proteins in the plasma membrane of vertebrate body cells.