Maternal Hormones

question 70

Multiple Choice

Maternal hormones:

• A) have little effect on a fetus's development since the fetus is isolated from the mother's blood supply
• B) can affect physical development, such as the time at which a child will walk, but not mental variables such as IQ
• C) can have important effects on variables such as intellectual development and gender identity
• D) have effect on a fetus's development only in the first trimester

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Definitions:

Sediment

Particles or fragments of rocks, minerals, or organic materials that have been transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

Standing Body

Refers to a body of water, such as a lake or pond, that is contained in a basin and does not flow like rivers or streams.

Moving Water

Water that is in motion, flowing naturally in streams, rivers, or artificially through conduits, often utilized for energy production or irrigation.

Turbidity Currents

Underwater currents driven by gravity, carrying suspended sediment along the seabed.