Changes in Gross Motor Skills During Middle Childhood Include

question 4

Multiple Choice

Changes in gross motor skills during middle childhood include

• A) balance, strength, muscle tone, and muscle mass.
• B) dexterity, flexibility, balance, and muscle tone.
• C) strength, flexibility, balance, and agility.
• D) strength, dexterity, muscle mass, and balance.
• E) balance, dexterity, flexibility, and muscle tone.

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Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

A biological membrane that separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment, controlling the movement of substances in and out of cells.

Permeable

A characteristic of materials that are able to allow liquids or gases to pass through them, especially through pores or interstices.

Gray Matter

The darker-colored area of the central nervous system; abundant in nerve cell bodies, dendrites, and axon terminals, associated with processing and cognition.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around nerves, enabling faster electrical impulse transmission.