Decreased Growth in Height in Children Is Referred to As

question 43

Multiple Choice

Decreased growth in height in children is referred to as:

• A)shunting.
• B)stature suppression.
• C)stunting.
• D)malnutritional growth suppression.

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Definitions:

Muscle

Tissues in the body that contract and relax to produce movement, held together by connective tissue and supplied with nerves and blood vessels.

Point Of Insertion

The specific location on the body where a muscle attaches and moves the bone that is closer to the midline or center of the body during contraction.

Skeletal Muscles

Muscles attached to bones that are responsible for voluntary movements and play a key role in posture and body support.

Voluntary

Actions or movements done by choice or decision, not involuntarily or reflexively.