When Discussing Growth and Development with the Parents of a Child,the

question 13

Multiple Choice

When discussing growth and development with the parents of a child,the nurse explains that nutrition is the single most important influence on:

• A)cognitive development.
• B)secondary sexual characteristics.
• C)the production of blood cells.
• D)the growth of bones and muscle.

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Definitions:

Concentration Gradient

A difference in the concentration of a substance across a distance, which drives the passive movement of particles from an area of high to low concentration.

Exocytosis

A process by which cells release substances to the external environment by vesicles fusing with the plasma membrane.

Secretory Vesicles

Membrane-bound vesicles containing substances that are to be secreted or transported out of the cell.

Plasma Membrane

The biological membrane that separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment, regulating the passage of substances in and out of cells.