Brian and Tamara Are Concerned Because Their 12-Month-Old Son Has

question 163

Multiple Choice

Brian and Tamara are concerned because their 12-month-old son has yet to speak his first word.As an expert in child development,what do you tell them?

• A) They should be concerned as most children speak their first word before their first birthday.
• B) They shouldn't be concerned because boys develop speech much later than girls
• C) They shouldn't be concerned because anywhere between 8 to 18 months of age is considered normal for speaking first words
• D) None of these

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Definitions:

Connective Tissue

Tissue that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs in the body, characterized by few cells and extensive extracellular matrix.

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returning carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

Leukocytes

Immune system components, white blood cells play a crucial role in defending the body against infectious diseases and external threats.

Blood Volume

The total volume of blood circulating within the body.