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Which of the following best describes growth according to the text?
Which of the following best describes growth according to the text?
- The addition of material to achieve an increase in size (correct)
- The retention of the same proportions throughout growth
- The differentiation of various parts of the body to perform different functions
- The simultaneous growth of all parts of the human body
At birth, what percentage of its adult weight is the brain?
At birth, what percentage of its adult weight is the brain?
- 6%
- 24% (correct)
- 25%
- 90%
At what age does the brain reach 90% of its adult weight?
At what age does the brain reach 90% of its adult weight?
- One year old
- Five years old (correct)
- Ten years old
- At birth
Do all parts of the human body grow at the same rate?
Do all parts of the human body grow at the same rate?
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What happens to the relative weights of given tissues and organs during growth?
What happens to the relative weights of given tissues and organs during growth?
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