A Mother Asks Her Doctor, "Is My Baby Normal in Comparison

question 24

Multiple Choice

A mother asks her doctor, "Is my baby normal in comparison with her age group?" The mother is concerned with her child's ____ development.

• A)normative
• B)ideographic
• C)reliability of
• D)plasticity of

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Definitions:

Prostaglandins

Natural substances made by the cells in the endometrium and other parts of the body. High levels in women can cause dysmenorrhea.

Uterine Contractions

The tightening and relaxing of the uterine muscles, typically occurring during childbirth, menstruation, or sometimes spontaneously.

Vernix

A greasy, white substance that covers and protects the skin of a fetus while in the womb and is still present at birth in most cases.

Newborns

Infants from birth to about 2 months of age, characterized by rapid physical growth and development in the initial stages of life.