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Chapter 7: Physical Development of the Infant
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11th Grade
03/07/2011

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T/F Human development is completed faster than most things.
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FALSE
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T/F Teeth and bones are part of the skeletal system
Definition
TRUE
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T/F The amount of inches from head to toe is considered a baby's length b/c it cannot stand upright
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TRUE
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T/F Chubby newborns become skinnier as they age because they grow into their skin.
Definition
FALSE
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T/F Body proportions are similar in infants and adults
Definition
FALSE
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T/F Newborns are fairly flexible because they are mostly made of cartilage
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TRUE
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T/F motor development involves gross motor skills, but not fine motor skills
Definition
FALSE (includes both)
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T/F A baby rolls back to front first, then rolls front to back
Definition
FALSE
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T/F creeping and crawling are two different words, but mean the same
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FALSE
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T/F Some infants start walking when they're around 1
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TRUE
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T/F The Palmar reflex is replaced by voluntary grasping.
Definition
TRUE
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T/F Baby's legs are usually long and slender when they are born
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FALSE
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Multi Choice #1 Answer
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Changes in bones do not include softening
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Multi Choice #2 Answer
Definition
Baby develops head to toe, general to specific, in and out (ex. shoulders are more developed than hands)
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Multi Choice #3 Answer
Which is in the correct order?
sit - walk - creep
walk - creep - crawl
crawl - creep - cruise
Definition
crawl - creep - cruise
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Short Answer #1
Definition
What is failure to thrive and what can cause it? How can this be fixed?
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Short Answer #2
Definition
How are most infants alike physically? How are they different physically?
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Short Answer #3
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Name 5 physical characteristics of an infant.
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Short Answer #4
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Name and explain two of three changes that first occur in a baby.
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