Growth Flashcards
1
Q
What is growth
A
Growth is an increase in size or mass
2
Q
What are the three methods of measuring growth
A
Length wet mass dry maths
3
Q
Which method of measuring growth is the best
A
Dry mass
4
Q
What are the five main phases of growth
A
Infancy, childhood, adolescents, maturity, old-age
5
Q
Why do babies have big heads
A
This is because a large well developed brain seaman a big survival advantage
