A) refuses to eat B) grabs without using the thumb C) breast-feed for at least one year D) the part of the neuron that receives information E) systematically scan within boundaries of objects F)development from centre to outer G)fatty substance that coats neurons H)controls heartbeat and breathing I)responsible for learning, thinking, memory and language. J)sends messages from the neuron's cell body K)grabs using the thumb L)development from top to bottom M)pay attention to edges of objects N)perceive objects as same even from an angle O)returning to one's genetically determined pattern of growth P)myelination of nerves to muscles Q)facilitates motor control R)perceive object as same even from a distance S)associated with lower risk of child lymphoma T)chemical messengers released from neurons A) refuses to eat B) grabs without using the thumb C) breast-feed for at least one year D) the part of the neuron that receives information E) systematically scan within boundaries of objects F)development from centre to outer G)fatty substance that coats neurons H)controls heartbeat and breathing I)responsible for learning, thinking, memory and language. J)sends messages from the neuron's cell body K)grabs using the thumb L)development from top to bottom M)pay attention to edges of objects N)perceive objects as same even from an angle O)returning to one's genetically determined pattern of growth P)myelination of nerves to muscles Q)facilitates motor control R)perceive object as same even from a distance S)associated with lower risk of child lymphoma T)chemical messengers released from neurons

Exam 4: Infancy: Physical Development

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The growth rates of taller-than-average infants, as a group, tend to slow down; however, the growth rates of shorter than average infants, as a group, tend to speed up.

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Martha said, "I can't believe it is possible.I swear my child grew overnight." How is her doctor most likely to respond?

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Question 122

The first major growth spurt of the brain occurs during the fourth and fifth months after birth.

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Question 123

Breast milk has been shown to reduce the risk of allergic responses and diarrhea.

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Question 124

How big is the newborn's brain?

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Question 125

MATCHING -Failure to thrive

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Question 126

Young infants are capable of perceiving most of the speech sounds present in the world's languages

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Question 127

Bethany is a newborn whose brain CANNOT control heartbeat and respiration.Which part of Bethany's brain is mostly likely damaged?

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Question 128

A child's growth can be slowed from its genetically predetermined course by many organic factors, including illness and malnutrition.

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Question 129

What is the definition of the "reaction range"?

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Question 130

Only about 50 percent of Canadian mothers breast-feed their infants beyond 6 months.

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Question 131

What was the finding of the study that involved 23 sets of parents who kept daily sleep records of their newborns?

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Question 132

Shapes A and B are the same object.When the objects are seen from different angles, the infant's heart rate and pattern of gazing do NOT change.Which of the following best describes what is occurring?

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Question 133

An infant's arms grow longer than its legs.What term refers to this type of growth?

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Question 134

Sarah weighed 3.5 kg at birth.After today's doctor's visit, her mother informs her father that she now weighs almost 11 kg.How old is Sarah?

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Question 135

The most dramatic gains in height and weight occur during the first year of life.

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Question 136

MATCHING -Axon

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Question 137

Lynn believes that she and her son will enjoy better health later in life because she breast-fed him as an infant.Which of the following is NOT related to having been breast-fed as an infant?

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Question 138

Which part of the neuron receives messages?

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Question 139

In the 1990s, the world became aware of the deteriorating conditions in Romania, where severely malnourished children were being held in orphanages.After some Romania children were adopted by Canadian families, researchers examined the development of 36 such children during three periods: at 11 months, 4.5 years, and 10.5 years.Which statement describes the researchers' findings?

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The growth rates of taller-than-average infants, as a group, tend to slow down; however, the growth rates of shorter than average infants, as a group, tend to speed up.

Martha said, "I can't believe it is possible.I swear my child grew overnight." How is her doctor most likely to respond?

The first major growth spurt of the brain occurs during the fourth and fifth months after birth.

Breast milk has been shown to reduce the risk of allergic responses and diarrhea.

How big is the newborn's brain?

MATCHING -Failure to thrive

Young infants are capable of perceiving most of the speech sounds present in the world's languages

Bethany is a newborn whose brain CANNOT control heartbeat and respiration.Which part of Bethany's brain is mostly likely damaged?

A child's growth can be slowed from its genetically predetermined course by many organic factors, including illness and malnutrition.

What is the definition of the "reaction range"?

Only about 50 percent of Canadian mothers breast-feed their infants beyond 6 months.

What was the finding of the study that involved 23 sets of parents who kept daily sleep records of their newborns?

Shapes A and B are the same object.When the objects are seen from different angles, the infant's heart rate and pattern of gazing do NOT change.Which of the following best describes what is occurring?

An infant's arms grow longer than its legs.What term refers to this type of growth?

Sarah weighed 3.5 kg at birth.After today's doctor's visit, her mother informs her father that she now weighs almost 11 kg.How old is Sarah?

The most dramatic gains in height and weight occur during the first year of life.

MATCHING -Axon

Lynn believes that she and her son will enjoy better health later in life because she breast-fed him as an infant.Which of the following is NOT related to having been breast-fed as an infant?

Which part of the neuron receives messages?

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