During Development, the _______ Is an Important Structure for Waste

question 72

Multiple Choice

During development, the _______ is an important structure for waste storage in birds and some mammals, but not in humans.

• A) allantois
• B) yolk sac
• C) placenta
• D) umbilical cord
• E) amnion

Identify the risks associated with different maternal behaviors and substance use during pregnancy.

Know the significance of early prenatal care and health monitoring.

Understand the effects of substance abuse (e.g., alcohol, tobacco, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine) on fetal development.

Recognize the implications of environmental influences on fetal development.

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Definitions:

Conditioning

A process of behavior modification by which a subject comes to associate a desired behavior with a previously unrelated stimulus.

Placebo Effect

The beneficial effect on a person's health experienced after taking a placebo, attributed to the patient's belief in the treatment.

Antiviral Drug

Medication used specifically to treat viral infections by inhibiting the development of the offending virus.

Efficacy

The ability to produce a desired or intended result, often used in the context of medications or treatments.