Both Hearing and Deaf Babies Begin to Babble in the Middle

question 12

Multiple Choice

Both hearing and deaf babies begin to babble in the middle of the first year. However, deaf babies eventually stop babbling while hearing babies continue. This is an example of:

• A) Experience-expectant processes.
• B) Experience-dependent processes.
• C) Experience-independent processes.
• D) Maturation-dependent processes.

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Definitions:

Contact Digestion

The process by which nutrients are broken down in the small intestine where enzymes directly act on the food.

Brush Border

Epithelial surface consisting of microvilli.

Segmental Contractions

Segmental contractions refer to the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of segments of the intestines, aiding in the mixing and absorption of nutrients.

Small Intestine

A long, coiled section of the intestinal tract where most digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs.