Which Item Is an Example of the Active Participation of the Fetus

question 180

Multiple Choice

Which item is an example of the active participation of the fetus in its own development?

• A) fetal alcohol syndrome
• B) hormonal influence on development of sex organs
• C) placental defense against toxins and infections
• D) cephalocaudal development

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Definitions:

Doses

Quantified amounts of a substance or medication intended for administration or consumption to achieve a desired effect.

Effects

The outcomes or changes that result from a particular action, situation, or condition.

Depressants

Substances that reduce the activity of the central nervous system, leading to relaxation, decreased anxiety, and sleepiness.

Barbiturates

Drugs that depress central nervous system activity, reducing anxiety but impairing memory and judgment.