Child Protective Services Has the Burden of Proving the Maltreatment

question 59

True/False

Child protective services has the burden of proving the maltreatment alleged in a petition.

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Definitions:

Acromegaly

A hormonal disorder that develops when your pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone during adulthood, leading to enlarged bones in the face, hands, and feet.

Overgrowth

An excessive or abnormal increase in the size or number of cells in a body part, not necessarily linked to cancer.

Undergarments

Clothing worn under outer clothes, typically next to the skin, for hygiene, support, or body shaping purposes.

Head Circumference

A measurement around the largest part of the head, usually noted in infants and young children to assess brain and skull growth.