Which of the Following Is True About Childhood Injuries

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about childhood injuries?

• A) Injury fatalities decrease from middle childhood into adolescence.
• B) Injury rates for girls rise considerable above those for boys.
• C) Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of injury fatalities in middle childhood.
• D) Sports-related injuries are the second leading cause of injury in middle childhood.

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Definitions:

Rooting Reflex

An involuntary response in newborns, where they turn their head towards anything that strokes their cheek or mouth, aiding in the act of breastfeeding.

Body Rhythms

The natural cycles or patterns of physical, mental, and behavioral changes in living beings, often influenced by the environment, such as circadian rhythms.

Generalized Slowing Hypothesis

The theory that processing in all parts of the nervous system, including the brain, is less efficient.

Nervous System

The complex network of nerves and cells that transmit signals between different parts of the body, coordinating bodily functions and responses to the environment.