Which Sound(s) Does the Fetus Hear

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which sound(s) does the fetus hear?

• A) intonation and pattern of the mother's speech
• B) voices of people talking to the mother
• C) blood pumping through the mother's vascular system
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Poe

Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, editor, and literary critic best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre.

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