The theory is considered  constructivist  , meaning that , unlike nativist theories ( which describe cognitive development as the unfolding of innate knowledge and abilities ) or empiricist theories ( which describe cognitive development as the gradual acquisition of knowledge through experience ) , it asserts that we construct our cognitive ...
Introduction. The population frequency of a bicuspid aortic valve is â0.9% to 1.36%, 1â3 with a 2:1 male:female ratio. It is likely that the presence of a bicuspid aortic valve has a genetic basis, with the pattern of transmission in some families suggesting an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance.
Another important fact is the aorta of patients with bicuspid aortic valve is not normal. The aorta of a patient with a bicuspid aortic valve does not have the same histological characteristics of a normal aorta. The tensile strength is reduced.