A Toddler Is a Child from Birth to Age One

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True/False

A toddler is a child from birth to age one.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Gland

An organ located above the kidneys that produces hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which regulate stress response.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones primarily responsible for regulating metabolism and energy use in the body.

General Adaptive Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through when exposed to prolonged stress, as proposed by Hans Selye.

Adaptation

The process by which individuals adjust to changes in their environment or circumstances to maintain functionality.