At the Age of 5, When Children Enter School, the Language

question 26

Multiple Choice

At the age of 5, when children enter school, the language centers of the brain are

• A) at comparable levels of development in boys and girls.
• B) more developed in boys than in girls.
• C) more developed in girls than in boys.
• D) still too immature to prepare a child to start reading.

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Definitions:

Salivary Glands

Exocrine glands located in the mouth that produce saliva, which aids in digestion and oral hygiene.

Parotid

The parotid glands are the largest of the salivary glands, located on the sides of the face, responsible for saliva production.

Submandibular

Pertaining to below the mandible (lower jaw), typically referring to glands or lymph nodes in that area.

Cluster Headaches

Extremely painful headaches that occur in patterns or clusters, typically around one eye.