What Is the Term Given to the Cheeselike,whitish Substance That

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the term given to the cheeselike,whitish substance that fuses with the epidermis and serves as a protective coating for the fetus?

• A) Vernix caseosa
• B) Surfactant
• C) Caput succedaneum
• D) Acrocyanosis

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Definitions:

Tympanic Membrane

The thin membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear, commonly known as the eardrum, and vibrates in response to sound waves.

Sound Vibration

The oscillation of air particles caused by a vibrating object, which can travel through mediums such as air or water to produce sound.

Sense Receptors

Specialized cells or organ systems that detect and respond to external stimuli, sending signals to the brain for interpretation.

Farsightedness

A vision condition, also known as hyperopia, where distant objects are seen more clearly than close ones.