The Only Special Sense That Is NOT Fully Functional at Birth

question 127

Multiple Choice

The only special sense that is NOT fully functional at birth is ________.

• A) taste
• B) smell
• C) vision
• D) hearing
• E) touch

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Definitions:

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, with females typically having two X chromosomes and males having one X and one Y chromosome.

Female Carriers

Women who carry one copy of a mutated gene for a recessive genetic condition, potentially passing the condition to their offspring without showing symptoms themselves.

Hemophilia

A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, leading to excessive bleeding from even minor injuries and requiring careful management to prevent complications.

Frontal Lobe

The region of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for decision making, problem solving, and controlling behavior.