GUARANTEED PASS 2026/2027, Exams of Biology
what is the function of fertilization? - ANSWER -union of ovum and
sperm
function of amniotic fluid - ANSWER -fluid contained in amniotic sac
that cushions and protects embryo/fetus
function of placenta - ANSWER -disk-shaped mass of tissue that forms
along wall of uterus via which embryo receives nutrients and
discharges waste
what are primitive reflexes? - ANSWER -biologically programmed
behaviors without immediate survival value but may have been
associated with evolutionary past
moro, palmar, plantar, babinski, stepping, swimming, tonic neck
what are survival reflexes? - ANSWER -inborn responses that enable
the newborn to respond to the environment
,sucking, breathing, pupillary, eye blink, rooting
what is receptive language in childhood? - ANSWER -repertoire of
words and commands a child understands even a child understands
even if they may not be able to use them
what is expressive language in childhood? - ANSWER -use of words,
sentences, gestures and writing to convey meaning and messages to
others
similarities and differences between anxieties and fears - ANSWER -
anxiety is a sense of lingering apprehension or chronic sense of worry
or tension with unclear sources or no danger is imminently present
fear is feeling of doom, unease, or apprehensiveness in response to
imminent danger
gross motor skills - ANSWER -skills involving larger muscles or whole
body to perform general movements
fine motor skills - ANSWER -skills that involve use of hands and fingers
to perform intricate movements
who developed IQ? and why is it important? - ANSWER -created by
Alfred Binet
, measures a person's cognitive ability compared to the
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accomodation-ANSWER-PIAGET- i i i i
processofincorporatingnewinfointoexistingschemes
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assimilation-ANSWER-PIAGET- i i i i
processrequiresschemestochangewhennewobjectoreventdoesnotfit
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whitematter-ANSWER-myelin
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connectspartsofgraymatterandcarriesnerveimpulsesbetweenneuro
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greymatter-ANSWER-neuraltissue
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containscellbodies,dendritesandaxonterminalsandiswhereallsynap
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involvedinmusclecontrolandsensoryperception(seeing,hearing,mem
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ory,emotions,speech,decisionmaking,andselfcontrol
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dementia-ANSWER- i i i
manycausesincluding:diseases,stroke, thyroid,vitamindeficiencies,reacti
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onstomeds,braintumor
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