Which of the Following Structures Is Most Similar in Function

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following structures is most similar in function to a filtering system in the engine of a car that moves gas from the gas tank, filters impurities out of it, and delivers it to the carburetor?

• A) the amniotic fluid
• B) the amniotic sac
• C) the placenta
• D) the embryonic disk

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Definitions:

Imprinting

A form of learning occurring at a particular life stage that is rapid and apparently independent of the consequences of behavior.

Symbolic Thinking

The ability to use symbols, language, or other objects to represent and understand abstract concepts.

Egocentrism

A cognitive trait that causes individuals to interpret the world solely from their own perspective, often neglecting others' viewpoints.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children aged 7 to 11 years are able to think logically about concrete events and understand the concept of conservation.