In Terms of the Fetus's Taste Experiences and Preferences, the Fetus

question 169

Multiple Choice

In terms of the fetus's taste experiences and preferences, the fetus

• A)does not drink or eat through its mouth, and thus it has no taste experiences or preferences.
• B)ingests amniotic fluid, but the fluid has a constant flavour, and thus the fetus has no taste preferences.
• C)ingests amniotic fluid, but it cannot distinguish amongst different flavours in the fluid and thus has no taste preferences.
• D)ingests amniotic fluid, can distinguish amongst different flavours in the fluid, and prefers sweet flavours.

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