Which Statement About the Capacity of Newborns Is Accurate

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the capacity of newborns is accurate?

• A)They are helpless and confused.
• B)They are capable of making a few simple responses.
• C)They have heightened visual and auditory acuity.
• D)They are able to respond to and influence the environment.

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Definitions:

Taste Receptors

specialized sensory cells located on the tongue and other parts of the mouth, responsible for detecting and responding to tastes such as sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and umami.

Papillae

Small raised projections on the tongue that contain taste buds, responsible for the sensation of taste.

Hertz

The unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one cycle per second, named after Heinrich Hertz.

Elderly Person

An individual who has reached an advanced stage of life, often defined as being 65 years of age or older.