Regarding the Growth Patterns of Infants, It Seems to Be

question 44

Multiple Choice

Regarding the growth patterns of infants, it seems to be the case that infants ________.

• A) remain the same size for the first year of life.
• B) remain the same size for 2 to 63 days.
• C) grow more slowly neonates.
• D) often do not grow much until the middle of their second year.

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