Which of the Following Is a Conclusion Drawn from the Cat

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a conclusion drawn from The Cat in the Hat studies?

• A)That newborn infants respond to sounds that they heard during the last trimester of development
• B)That newborn infants prefer the sound of their mother's voice over that of strangers
• C)That developing fetuses are unable to hear
• D)That developing fetuses are able to hear,but they cannot distinguish between differing sounds

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Definitions:

Ciliary Action

The movement of cilia, small hair-like structures, to move particles or fluid over their surface, commonly seen in respiratory and reproductive tracts.

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary, non-striated muscle found in the walls of internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels.

Hyaline Cartilage

Gelatinous, glossy cartilage tissue consisting of cartilage cells and their matrix; contains collagen, proteoglycans, and water.

Elastic Cartilage

A type of flexible cartilage that contains elastic fibers, enabling structures like the ear and epiglottis to return to their original shape after being bent or stretched.