Raina Is a 2-Year-Old Girl Who Is Developing at an Average

question 152

Multiple Choice

Raina is a 2-year-old girl who is developing at an average rate. What is her expected gain in height throughout early childhood?

• A) 1 cm per year
• B) 3 cm per year
• C) 5 to 8 cm per year
• D) 10 to 12 cm per year

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Definitions:

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Photoreceptors

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