Pediatricians Test the Reflexes of Young Infants Primarily as a Way

question 193

Multiple Choice

Pediatricians test the reflexes of young infants primarily as a way to measure __________

• A) muscle development.
• B) nervous system development.
• C) bone growth.
• D) attention and perception.

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Definitions:

Diabetes Insipidus

A condition characterized by excessive thirst and excretion of large amounts of severely diluted urine, resulting from inadequate levels of antidiuretic hormone or the kidney's response to it.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that allows cells to absorb glucose from the blood, thus lowering blood glucose levels.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that promotes the increase of blood glucose levels by stimulating the liver to break down glycogen into glucose.

Thyroxine

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland, important for regulation of metabolism and growth.