10 Questions
What is the approximate weight of a newborn baby?
6-7 lbs
By what age does a baby's weight typically triple?
1 year
What percentage of body weight is accounted for by fat at term?
16%
What is the approximate proportion of total body weight accounted for by the head at birth?
1/4
Between what ages does the increase in adipose tissue surpass the increase in muscle volume?
2-6 months
What is the stomach capacity of a newborn infant?
20 ml
At what age is the functional development of the nephrons complete?
1 month
What is the characteristic of the intestines in newborns?
Larger in relation to body size than the adult
What is the level of pancreatic lipase in the newborn?
Lower than in adulthood
What is the rate of brain growth in infants?
Faster than any other system
Test your knowledge of physical development in infancy, including weight, length, head circumference, and body composition changes during the first year of life. Learn about the rapid growth spurts and transformations that occur during this critical period.
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