All Babies Are Expected to Hit Their Motor Milestones at the Same

question 92

True/False

All babies are expected to hit their motor milestones at the same time.

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Definitions:

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating heart rate, body temperature, and metabolism.

Acromegaly

A hormonal disorder that results from an excess of growth hormone after the growth plates have closed, leading to enlarged bones in the hands, feet, and face.

Cretinism

A condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls a variety of functions including temperature, hunger, and hormonal balance.