Clay Is a Newborn

question 131

Multiple Choice

Clay is a newborn. Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to his chemical senses?

• A) Clay prefers the odor of his mother's milk to the odor of another woman's milk.
• B) Clay will rapidly develop a preference for sour tastes.
• C) Clay's ability to taste is quite poor.
• D) Clay does not yet show a preference for sweet tastes over bitter tastes.

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Definitions:

VLDL

Very Low-Density Lipoprotein, a type of lipoprotein that carries triglycerides from the liver to tissues in the body.

LDL

Low-density lipoprotein, often called "bad" cholesterol, associated with increased risk of heart disease.

HDL

High-Density Lipoprotein, often referred to as "good" cholesterol, which helps to remove bad cholesterol from the bloodstream.

Lipids

A class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives, involved in the structure and function of living cells.