During Which of the Following Time Periods of Life Are

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Multiple Choice

During which of the following time periods of life are boys and girls most likely to have the lowest body mass index?

• A)infancy
• B)middle childhood
• C)adolescence
• D)late childhood

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Definitions:

Osmoreceptors

Specialized sensory receptors that detect changes in the osmotic pressure of body fluids and help regulate fluid balance.

Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

Complex consisting of juxtaglomerular cells of the afferent arteriole and macular densa cells of the distal convoluted tubule near the renal corpuscle; secretes renin.

Atrial Natriuretic Hormone

Peptide released from the atria when atrial blood pressure is increased; lowers blood pressure by increasing the rate of urinary production, thus reducing blood volume.

Blood Pressure

Tension of the blood within the blood vessels; commonly expressed in units of millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).