If an Infant Does Not Respond to Its Own Name

question 108

Multiple Choice

If an infant does not respond to its own name by __________ months, parents should begin to be concerned about a possible hearing impairment.

• A) 1 or 2
• B) 4 or 5
• C) 8 or 9
• D) 12

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Definitions:

Ethmoid

A spongy, cuboid-shaped bone located at the roof of the nasal cavity and part of the floor of the anterior cranial fossa; crucial for olfaction and nasal support.

Olfactory Perception

The sense of smell, a complex process involving the detection and identification of volatile substances by the olfactory system.

Constricted Pupils

A condition where the pupils are smaller than usual, often due to light exposure, drug use, or autonomic nervous system activity.

Parasympathetic Division

Another term for the parasympathetic nervous system, focusing on slowing the heart rate, increasing intestinal and gland activity, and relaxing sphincter muscles.