A newborn's hearing is

A) poorly developed until the second month.
B) fairly acute, and has been since before birth.
C) not developed enough to discriminate between sounds.
D) operational only after birth because of amniotic fluid in the ear canal.

Newborn's Hearing

The auditory ability of a newborn baby, which begins to develop before birth and is fully functional shortly after birth for hearing sounds.

Amniotic Fluid

The protective liquid contained within the amniotic sac that surrounds and protects the fetus during pregnancy.