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The increase in girth in the long bones is called ____________ growth.

________ are chemicals in the brain that stimulate growth and protect against neuron loss

The loss of weight in older adulthood results mainly from loss of muscle tissue.

Which of the following symptoms of vision problems can teachers and parents observe that suggests that a child has an uncorrected vision problem.  Select all that apply.

By 7 to 8 years of age, children as a group have a catching developmental profile of arm 3, hand 3, and body 3.

The normal growth curve follows a sigmoid (S-shaped) pattern, meaning which of the following?

Which of the following is characteristic of proficient overarm throwing? Select all that apply.

The ________ system has sensory receptors in the inner ear and is responsible for determining head orientation and position.

Both maintenance of quiet stance and maintenance of dynamic balance (during movement) rely on anticipatory postural adjustments.

Very young children’s throws tend to consist of primarily what type of action?