According to the Results of a Study in a Lebanese

question 56

Multiple Choice

According to the results of a study in a Lebanese orphanage, deprivation in motor development

• A) cannot be overcome.
• B) can be overcome by girls, but not by boys.
• C) was overcome to some extent simply by propping the children up and giving them colorful toys to play with.
• D) was overcome only after years of extensive physical therapy.

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Definitions:

Hydrocephalus

A condition where there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles, or cavities, of the brain, which can increase pressure inside the skull and lead to brain damage.

Goiter

An enlargement of the thyroid gland, which can cause a visible swelling in the neck.

Iodine Deficiency

A lack of the mineral iodine in the body, leading to insufficient production of thyroid hormones, which can cause various health problems including goiter and cognitive impairments.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating the body's metabolic rate, heart function, digestive function, muscle control, brain development, and bone maintenance.