Swaddling

question 50

Multiple Choice

Swaddling:

• A) will have a soothing effect on an infant.
• B) has been shown to delay motor development.
• C) is rarely practiced, although it has been shown to be beneficial.
• D) is not recommended for newborns but can be safely used by six months of age.

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Definitions:

X-linked Disorders

Genetic disorders caused by mutations on the X chromosome, affecting males more severely because they have only one X chromosome.

Epigenetics

The study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations to the underlying DNA sequence.

Brain Development

The process involving the growth and maturation of the brain, including the formation and pruning of neurons, throughout a person's life, especially significant in early childhood.

X-linked Inheritance

A pattern of inheritance that is determined by genes located on the X chromosome, affecting traits or conditions more frequently seen in males who have only one X chromosome.