If a Partially Deaf Person's Hearing Ability ________,His or Her

question 89

Multiple Choice

If a partially deaf person's hearing ability ________,his or her absolute threshold for sound ________.

• A)improves; remains unchanged
• B)worsens; decreases
• C)worsens; remains unchanged
• D)improves; decreases

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Definitions:

Cephalocaudal Pattern

A developmental principle where growth occurs starting from the head (cephalo) and moves towards the feet (caudal), highlighting a directional pattern of physical growth in humans.

Prenatal Development

The progression from conception to birth, marked by growth and development inside the womb.

Arms

Constitutes the upper limbs of the human body extending from the shoulder to the hand, including all the parts within this range.

Female Embryos

Human embryos that are genetically determined to develop as females, typically identified by having two X chromosomes.