Infant Janine Is Using Her Whole Hand to "Point" at Her

question 158

Multiple Choice

Infant Janine is using her whole hand to "point" at her favorite toy.Her actions are best explained by

• A) the cephalocaudal principle.
• B) the proximodistal principle.
• C) extreme intelligence.
• D) lack of exercise.

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Definitions:

TSH

Thyroid-stimulating hormone, a pituitary hormone that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, a hormone produced in the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol and other steroids.

Tetany

Tetany is a medical condition characterized by involuntary contraction of muscles, typically caused by abnormalities in calcium metabolism.

Blood Calcium

The concentration of calcium ions in the blood, essential for various physiological processes including bone formation, nerve function, and muscle contraction.