The Purpose of Lanugo Is to ____

question 95

Multiple Choice

The purpose of lanugo is to ____.

• A) work as a lubricant during the birthing process
• B) lubricate the lungs
• C) guide neuro-migration during brain development
• D) help the vernix stick to the fetus's skin, which protects against chapping

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Definitions:

Alcohol

A chemical compound that is a psychoactive drug, commonly found in beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits, and can affect the central nervous system.

Methamphetamine

A powerful, highly addictive stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system, leading to severe physical and psychological effects.

Postsynaptic Membrane

The part of the neuron that receives signals from another neuron at a synapse.

Receptor

A specialized cell or group of nerve endings that responds to specific stimuli like light, heat, or chemical signals, transferring the information to nerves.