When Baby Juanita Was Born, She Had Problems with Her

question 27

Multiple Choice

When baby Juanita was born, she had problems with her eyes, ears, and nose. MOST likely, Juanita's problems came from defects in the formation of

• A) the ectoderm.
• B) the endoderm.
• C) the mesoderm.
• D) any of the three layers.

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Definitions:

Exteroception

The ability to perceive environmental stimuli from outside the body, such as light, sound, and temperature.

Genetics

The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.

Parietal Lobe Injury

Damage to part of the parietal lobe in the brain, which can affect sensory perception and spatial reasoning.

Frontal Lobe Injury

Damage to the front part of the brain, which can affect personality, behavior, emotion, and cognitive functions.