The Rise in Body Fat During the First Year of Life

question 18

Multiple Choice

The rise in body fat during the first year of life

• A) insulates infants' brittle bones until proper cartilage is formed.
• B) helps infants keep a constant body temperature.
• C) cushions infants from bumps and falls.
• D) slows the development of fine-motor skills.

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