By Age 4 to 5,__________

question 72

Multiple Choice

By age 4 to 5,__________.

• A) the brain increases from 40 percent to 60 percent of its adult weight
• B) many parts of the cerebral cortex have overproduced synapses
• C) growth in the prefrontal-cortical area slows to near-adult levels
• D) synaptic pruning slows or ends

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Definitions:

Anterior Fontanel

The largest soft spot on a baby's head, where the skull bones have not yet fused, allowing for brain growth.

Routine Assessment

Regular evaluations or check-ups to monitor and assess health, performance, or liability within a system or individual.

First Rattle

A toy designed for infants to grasp and shake, often marking an early developmental milestone in hand-eye coordination and sensory exploration.

Posterior Fontanel

The soft spot at the back of a newborn's skull which closes as the bones grow together.