Even at Just a Few Days Old, Neonates Who Hear

question 29

Multiple Choice

Even at just a few days old, neonates who hear another neonate cry often begin crying, too.What is this phenomenon called?

• A)group crying
• B)emotional release
• C)group protection
• D)emotional contagion

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Definitions:

Jejunum

The middle section of the small intestine in humans and most mammals, lying between the ileum and the duodenum.

Cecum

The first section of the large intestine, connected to the ileum and acting as a junction for intestinal contents moving from the small to the large intestine.

Mesentery

A fold of the peritoneum that attaches the intestines to the posterior abdominal wall, holding them in place.

Peritoneal Fold

A fold in the lining of the abdominal cavity, which is part of the peritoneum, possibly covering or supporting abdominal organs.