The Fetal Behavior of Swallowing Is Thought To

question 29

Multiple Choice

The fetal behavior of swallowing is thought to:

• A)continually clean the internal organs as they develop.
• B)promote the normal development of the palate.
• C)be somewhat harmful to the development of the intestines.
• D)be one of the earliest prenatal movements.

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