Which Is NOT a Possible Consequence of Low Birthweight

question 202

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a possible consequence of low birthweight?

• A) early death
• B) delayed walking
• C) hearing impairment
• D) speech impediment

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Definitions:

Pathology

The medical specialty that involves the study of diseases and their causes, processes, development, and consequences.

Sensorineural

Refers to a sensory nerve.

Hearing Loss

Partial or total inability to hear sounds in one or both ears, which can be congenital or acquired, temporary or permanent.

Auditory Nerve

A cranial nerve that transmits sound information from the cochlea of the inner ear directly to the brain.