Describe a Measure of Neonatal Health and Responsiveness That Is

question 18

Essay

Describe a measure of neonatal health and responsiveness that is used to assess "at-risk" infants.

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Definitions:

Semicircular Canals

Three fluid-filled, looped structures in the inner ear that are involved in maintaining balance and sensing head movement.

Organ of Corti

A structure located in the cochlea of the inner ear, containing hair cells that convert sound vibrations into neural signals.

Mechanical Pressure

The force per unit area applied to an object in a direction perpendicular to the surface.

Inner Ear

The part of the ear that contains organs responsible for hearing and balance.