Which of the Following Contributes to Gas Exchange in the Human

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributes to gas exchange in the human fetus?

• A)the high oxygen levels maintained in the amniotic fluid by the placenta
• B)the lower blood pH of the embryo
• C)the stronger attraction that fetal hemoglobin has for oxygen when compared to adult hemoglobin
• D)the lack of turbulence in fetal blood

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

Cognitive dissonance theory is the notion that we experience discomfort or dissonance when our beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors are contradictory, leading us to alter one to reduce the dissonance.

Dissonance

A state of conflict or inconsistency between beliefs, attitudes, or actions.

Coerced

Being forced or pressured to act in a certain way without true consent, often under threat or manipulation.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personal traits and underemphasize situational factors when explaining other people's behavior.