When Martha Wants to Feed Her Newborn Son,she Gently Brushes

question 159

Multiple Choice

When Martha wants to feed her newborn son,she gently brushes her nipple against his cheek and,in a _____ reflex,he turns his head toward the side that was touched and immediately latches on to her breast.

• A)Moro
• B)sucking
• C)rooting
• D)grasping

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Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

The biological membrane that separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment, controlling the movement of substances in and out of cells.

Target Cells

Specific cells affected by hormones or drugs due to the presence of particular receptors to which these substances bind.

Microbial Growth

The increase in number of microorganisms in a population due to reproduction, typically measured by colony forming units in microbiology.

Sebum

An oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands in the skin, responsible for lubricating and waterproofing the skin and hair.