Growth and Development Factors Quiz
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What is the main difference between growth and development?

  • Growth focuses on emotional development, while development focuses on physical changes.
  • Growth and development are interchangeable terms in this context.
  • Growth involves an increase in size, while development involves maturation of systems and achievement of skills. (correct)
  • Growth involves maturation of systems, while development involves an increase in size.

    • Which factor does NOT affect growth and development according to the text?

  • Nutritional factors
  • Emotional deprivation
  • Excessive emotional support (correct)
  • Genetic factors

    • What is a common consequence of overnutrition according to the text?

  • Chronic diarrhea
  • Chronic asthma
  • Obesity (correct)
  • Hypothyroidism

    • Which disorder is mentioned as a cause of retarded growth in the text?

    <p>Hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By what age does an infant triple its birth weight according to the text?

    <p>12 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average weight gain per year during the early school years (1-6 years)?

    <p>3 Kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What formula can be used to calculate the average height of a child between 3-12 years old?

    <p>(age (yr)x6) + 77</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of measuring head circumference according to the text?

    <p>Provides early warning signs of potential medical problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may rapid head circumference growth in infants indicate according to the text?

    <p>Hydrocephalus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'failure-to-thrive' commonly mean according to the text?

    <p>Being below the third to fifth percentile for weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

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