During the First Six Months After Being Born, Kyle Was

question 191

Short Answer

During the first six months after being born, Kyle was in an abusive environment and as a result of this experience, he failed to gain any weight during that time. This potentially life-threatening condition is referred to as failure to _____.

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Definitions:

Chyme

The semi-fluid mass of partly digested food that moves from the stomach to the small intestine.

Enamel

The hard, protective outer layer of the tooth, made primarily of minerals and the hardest material in the human body.

Cementum

A specialized calcified substance covering the root of a tooth.

Crown

The part of a tooth that is visible above the gum line, or the top portion of a dental implant that replaces the natural tooth.