The Use of an Incorrect Word to Name Something in Young

question 111

Short Answer

The use of an incorrect word to name something in young children may be due to __________________.

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Definitions:

Galactose

A simple sugar that is a component of lactose, found in milk and dairy products.

Pepsinogen

An inactive precursor of pepsin, secreted by stomach lining cells, which is activated by stomach acid into the enzyme pepsin.

Salivary Glands

Exocrine glands in the mouth that produce saliva, which begins the process of digestion and helps maintain oral hygiene.

Mesentery Proper

A fold of the peritoneum connecting the intestines to the posterior abdominal wall, providing support and containing blood vessels.