The Fetal Behaviour of Swallowing Is Thought to

question 115

Multiple Choice

The fetal behaviour 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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Definitions:

Glycolysis

A metabolic process that breaks down glucose to produce energy, happening in the cytoplasm of cells.

Hydrolysis

A chemical reaction in which water is used to break bonds in molecules, such as the digestion of nutrients.

Oxygen

A chemical element essential for respiration in humans and vital for combustion; symbol O.

Blood Vessels

The network of arteries, veins, and capillaries that circulate blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients while removing waste.