Infancy Stage Is Usually Defined as from Birth to 1

question 17

True/False

Infancy stage is usually defined as from birth to 1 year of age.

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Definitions:

Thyroid

A gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, growth, and development of the human body.

Urinary Bladder

The urinary bladder is a hollow muscular organ that collects and stores urine from the kidneys before disposal by urination.

Secondary Palate

Roof of the mouth in the early embryo that gives rise to the hard and the soft palates.

Cleft Palate

Failure of the embryonic palate to fuse along the midline, resulting in an opening through the roof of the mouth.