A New Mother Is Surprised to See That Her Newborn

question 161

Multiple Choice

A new mother is surprised to see that her newborn looks "furry" like he is covered with a coat of hair. The "fur" she notices is called:

• A) vernix caseosa
• B) lanugo
• C) molding
• D) crowning

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Definitions:

Bulbourethral Glands

Pea-sized glands in the male reproductive system that produce a clear, slippery fluid that lubricates and neutralizes acidity in the urethra during sexual arousal.

Glans

An anatomical term for the rounded head or tip of certain organs, like the penis or clitoris, often covered by foreskin in males.

Prostate-Specific Antigen

Prostate-Specific Antigen is a protein produced by the prostate gland, elevated levels of which can indicate prostate cancer or other prostate-related conditions.

Penetration

The process whereby something passes through or enters something else, often used in various scientific fields to describe the breaking through of barrier layers.