Newborns' Sense of Smell

question 48

Multiple Choice

Newborns' sense of smell

• A)is so poor that they cannot identify their mothers using the sense of smell.
• B)is very different from that of adults. Newborns will turn away from odours that adults find pleasant (e.g., honey or chocolate).
• C)is well-developed at birth.
• D)is poorly developed because they do not turn away from unpleasant smells (e.g., rotten eggs).

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Definitions:

Solid Mantle

The thick layer of solid rock between the Earth's crust and its liquid outer core, involved in plate tectonics and volcanic activity.

Earthquakes

Natural phenomena caused by a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, leading to ground shaking and, in some cases, causing great destruction.

Volcanoes

Openings in the Earth's crust from which lava, ash, and gases erupt.

High Mountains

Elevated landforms reaching great heights above the surrounding terrain, often formed by tectonic processes like collision and rifting.