Robert Knows How to Say "Red", but When His Cousin

question 88

Multiple Choice

Robert knows how to say "red", but when his cousin asks him to name the colours of the cars that drive past their house, he says red for the red cars, the blue cars, the green cars, and the black cars. Robert's use of this word illustrates

• A) fast mapping.
• B) telegraphic speech.
• C) babbling.
• D) overextension.

Understand the importance and function of the placenta in supporting fetal development.

Identify vulnerabilities and critical periods during prenatal development.

Understand the concept of maturation and its impact on development from conception to death.

Recognize the impact of teratogens on prenatal development and the resulting potential health implications.

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Definitions:

Ethmoid Bone

A spongy, delicate bone that forms part of the cranial floor and nasal cavity, contributing to the nasal septum and the orbital walls.

Nasal Conchae

Long, narrow, curled shelves of bone that protrude into the breathing passage of the nose to increase surface area for moistening, warming, or cooling the air entering the lungs.

Ethmoid Bone

A sponge-like, cube-shaped bone located between the eyes, forming a portion of the nasal cavity and the eye sockets.

Auditory Ossicles

Three small bones (the malleus, incus, and stapes) located in the middle ear that transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.