Newborns Have Been Found to Show a Preference for the Sound

question 6

Multiple Choice

Newborns have been found to show a preference for the sound of:

• A) human voices.
• B) low-pitched tones.
• C) instrumental music.
• D) very loud noises to very soft noises.

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Definitions:

Circular Sphincter

A circular muscle that constricts or dilates to regulate the passage of substances through an opening in the body, such as the pyloric sphincter in the digestive system.

Peristalsis

The involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal, creating wavelike movements that push the contents forward.

Sartorius

A long narrow muscle of the thigh; the longest muscle of the body.

Duchenne's

Often referring to Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.