The Head Completes Virtually All of Its Growth by Age

question 56

Multiple Choice

The head completes virtually all of its growth by age ________.

• A) 20
• B) 5
• C) 15
• D) 10

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Definitions:

Acr/o

A prefix in medical terminology indicating extremities, peak, or topmost.

Posterior Lobe

The back part of an organ or gland, often referring specifically to the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland in the brain.

Prolactin Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates milk production following childbirth.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer layer of the adrenal glands that produces corticosteroid hormones, including cortisol and aldosterone, which regulate metabolism, immune response, and water and salt balance.