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At what age is a child's brain about 75 percent its adult weight?
At what age is a child's brain about 75 percent its adult weight?
- 4 years old
- 5 years old
- 2 years old
- 3 years old (correct)
During which age range does the left hemisphere of the brain grow dramatically?
During which age range does the left hemisphere of the brain grow dramatically?
- 1-3 years old
- 9-12 years old
- 3-6 years old (correct)
- 6-9 years old
What percentage of its adult weight is the brain at by age 6?
What percentage of its adult weight is the brain at by age 6?
- 85%
- 80%
- 90%
- 95% (correct)
At what age do children tend to grow about 3 inches in height each year?
At what age do children tend to grow about 3 inches in height each year?
By what age does the child's torso lengthen and body proportions become more like those of adults?
By what age does the child's torso lengthen and body proportions become more like those of adults?
What is the approximate annual weight gain for children between the ages of two and six?
What is the approximate annual weight gain for children between the ages of two and six?
During which period does the left hemisphere of the brain grow dramatically?
During which period does the left hemisphere of the brain grow dramatically?
At what age is the brain approximately 95 percent its adult weight?
At what age is the brain approximately 95 percent its adult weight?
When does the myelination and development of dendrites continue to occur in the cortex?
When does the myelination and development of dendrites continue to occur in the cortex?
At what age does the child's torso lengthen and body proportions become more like those of adults?
At what age does the child's torso lengthen and body proportions become more like those of adults?
