One Reason for Increased Coordination and Agility During the Middle

question 119

Multiple Choice

One reason for increased coordination and agility during the middle childhood years is

• A) practice using physical skills.
• B) decreased myelination of motor pathways.
• C) decreased muscle strength.
• D) reduced size and activity in the cerebellum.

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Definitions:

Preclinical Phase

A stage of research that precedes clinical trials, involving laboratory and animal studies to determine a drug's safety and efficacy.

Natural History

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Ideal Time

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Sensitivity

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