The Environment Has No Impact on When Genes Are Activated

question 31

True/False

The environment has no impact on when genes are activated - they follow a predictable and predetermined schedule based on maturation.

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Definitions:

Oxytocin

A hormone that stimulates labor contractions.

Childbirth

The process of giving birth to a baby, marking the end of pregnancy through labor and delivery.

Braxton-Hicks Contractions

The first, usually painless, contractions of childbirth.

Uterine Contractions

Involuntary muscle contractions of the uterus, which can occur during menstruation or labor.