A Child with Hypopituitary Dwarfism Differs from the Growth Patterns

question 95

True/False

A child with hypopituitary dwarfism differs from the growth patterns seen with an inherited form of dwarfism in that the child is shorter than normal but has a normal-sized head and trunk.

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Definitions:

Failure To Thrive

A medical term used to describe insufficient weight gain or inappropriate weight loss in children.

Neglect

Failing to care for something or someone properly, often leading to harm or a lack of attention that is necessary for well-being.

Growth Chart

Used to record infant and child growth and development up to 20 years of age.

Percentile

Any value in a series dividing the distribution of its members into 100 groups of equal frequency.