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Questions and Answers > California State University, Northridge KIN 477 Developmental Exam 2

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Which type of curve is associated with measurements such as height or weight plotted against advancing age? bell-shaped distance velocity parabola In young adulthood, the proportion of lean body ... weight often ____________ as a result of _____________ in fat weight. decreases; increases increases; increases decreases; decreases increases; decreases What period(s) shows the most rapid increase in adipose tissue through hyperplasia? in adolescence in girls during the first 6 postnatal months and during adolescence in both boys and girls during the first 6 postnatal months in both boys and girls in adolescence in boys Simply stated, the term “physical growth” refers to: increases and decreases in physical size increases and decreases in function increase in physical size increase in function A common structural change with “aging” into older adulthood is: muscle mass increases body fat increases total body weight increases height remains the same Of the following, which is the most accurate measure of biological age (maturational status)? dental eruption chronological age Tanner's Scale skeletal age The normal growth curve is a sigmoid pattern, meaning which of the following? The rate of growth is the same for every member of the species. Every member of the species has the same pattern of growth. Every member of the species begins growth spurts at the same age. Epiphyseal plates close at relatively younger ages in which of the following groups? boys and early maturers early maturers girls boys girls and early maturers When do secondary sex characteristics appear? at the same age, no matter whether one is an early or late mature. at an older age in early maturers than late maturers. at a younger age in early maturers than in late maturers. Which of the following crosses the placental barrier? blood oxygen large viruses drugs with molecular weights over 1,000 Which of the following is true of early maturers? they are taller children, but shorter adults they are shorter children, but taller adults none of the above is true since height is strictly determined by genetics they are taller children and consequently tall adults [Show More]

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