The Average 6-Year-Old Has a Vocabulary That Consists of More

question 35

Multiple Choice

The average 6-year-old has a vocabulary that consists of more than __________.

• A)1,000 words
• B)1,500 words
• C)2,000 words
• D)2,500 words

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

Small glands located on top of each kidney that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which help control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important bodily functions.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, often released in response to stress and a key component in the body's stress response system.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that helps regulate sleep-wake cycles.

Telomeres

Protective caps at the end of chromosomes that shorten with each cell division, associated with aging.