Which of the Following Statements Is True About Visible Asymmetry

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about visible asymmetry?

• A)It is a normal variation in facial development seen in a sizeable proportion of the population.
• B)It is a reflection of high reproductive success in women.
• C)It is a sign that the bilateral features of the face have developed normatively.
• D)It is a reflection of the inability of the developing body to buffer itself against random perturbations.

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Definitions:

Parietal Cells

Cells located in the lining of the stomach that secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor.

Chief Cells

Cells found in the stomach lining that secrete pepsinogen, an enzyme precursor important for digestion of proteins.

Endocrine Cells

Cells that produce hormones and release them directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

Deglutition

The act of swallowing, a complex process that moves food or liquid from the mouth through the pharynx and into the esophagus.