The Concept That Each Successive Stage in the Development of an Individual

question 8

Multiple Choice

The concept that each successive stage in the development of an individual represents the adult form that appeared in development of its evolutionary history is termed

• A)Larmarckism.
• B)Heterochrony.
• C)Paedomorphosis.
• D)Recapitulation.

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Definitions:

Axillary Temperature

Body temperature taken from the armpit area, which is typically lower than the core body temperature measured orally or rectally.

Respirations Per Minute

A measure of the number of breaths a person takes within one minute, an important vital sign indicating respiratory health.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, measured to assess cardiovascular health.

Healthy Adult

An individual in the prime of life who exhibits physical, mental, and social well-being, without active disease.