Identify a True Statement About Infant Growth During the Second

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Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement about infant growth during the second year after birth?

• A) All infants grow about seven to nine inches taller during this time.
• B) The growth rates of shorter-than-average infants tend to speed up during this time.
• C) The growth of taller-than-average infants continues to speed up during this time.
• D) Boys mature more quickly than girls during this time.

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Definitions:

Climacteric

A phase in the aging process of humans during which there is a gradual decline in reproductive capacity and possibly the onset of other physiological changes.

Perimenopause

The transitional phase leading up to menopause, characterized by changes in menstrual cycle length, hormone levels, and the onset of menopausal symptoms.

Reproductive System

A biological system consisting of organs and structures used in the production of offspring in both male and female organisms.

Infant Reflexes

Involuntary responses or movements made by infants in response to specific stimuli, indicative of neurological development and functioning.