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A Boy Grew Rapidly and Reached a Height of 6'2

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A boy grew rapidly and reached a height of 6'2" by the time he was 13. He had normal body proportions and sexual development but had below normal mental cognition. Which of the following likely caused his condition?


Definitions:

Sucking and Swallowing

Reflex actions in infants facilitating nutrition ingestion and processing from birth.

Positioning

The act of placing or arranging in a particular attitude or orientation; in marketing, how a brand is perceived in the context of the market.

Father's Instinct

The natural inclinations and protective behaviors exhibited by fathers towards their offspring.

Newborn Sleep

The period of rest and sleep patterns exhibited by newborns, which is crucial for their growth and development.

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