After a Child's Vocabulary Has Reached About 50 Expressed Words

question 41

Multiple Choice

After a child's vocabulary has reached about 50 expressed words, vocabulary will increase by approximately _____ words per month.

• A) 25 to 50
• B) 50 to 100
• C) 100 to 125
• D) 125 to 150

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Definitions:

Growth Hormone

A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.

Pituitary

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, functioning as the master gland by producing and releasing hormones that regulate many body functions.

Steroid Hormone

Lipid-based hormones that pass through cellular membranes and bind to specific receptors to alter gene expression.

Protein-Type Hormone

Hormones that are composed of chains of amino acids and interact with cell surface receptors; they include insulin and growth hormones.