With Respect to the Concept of Multidirectional Development, When Change

question 18

Multiple Choice

With respect to the concept of multidirectional development, when change is rapid and dramatic, such as when a larva becomes a mosquito, it is an example of _____.

• A) continuity
• B) discontinuity
• C) genetics
• D) nurture

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Definitions:

Balance Receptor

Sensory structures in the inner ear, specifically the vestibular system, that help regulate balance and spatial orientation.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli, allowing focus on changes in the environment.

Ruffini End Organs

Sensory receptors located in the skin and joints that detect stretch, pressure, and heat, contributing to the sense of body position and motion.

Mechanoreceptors

Specialized sensory receptors responsible for sensing mechanical pressure or distortion, playing a crucial role in touch and sound perception.