In Terms of Height and Weight Gains During Early Childhood

question 39

Multiple Choice

In terms of height and weight gains during early childhood,

• A) children tend to increase their amount of "baby fat."
• B) children tend to become more slender and lose some baby fat.
• C) girls become heavier and taller than boys.
• D) the growth rate speeds up compared to growth in infancy.

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Definitions:

Otoscope

A medical device used to look into the ears, allowing for the examination of the outer and middle ear.

Romberg Balance Test

A clinical test of the body's sense of positioning (proprioception), where the patient is asked to stand with their feet together and eyes closed.

Alternating Motion

Movement that occurs in a back-and-forth manner, typically referring to parts of machinery or the human body.

Tuning Fork

A metal instrument that vibrates at a fixed pitch when struck, used to test hearing acuity, bone vibration, and for tuning musical instruments.