GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF INFANT PT.2

Question 1

Ability to adjust to cold is mature by 6 months by this age infants can shiver in response to cold has develop adipose tissue to

Answer 1

serve as insulation.

Question 2

protects NB from cold decreases during 1st yr

Answer 2

Brown fat

Question 3

ECF to ICF ratio is __% of infants BW while adult is 20-40%

Answer 3

35

Question 4

This proportion increases infants susceptibility to

Answer 4

Dehydration.

Question 5

first baby tooth central incisor) erupts at _ months followed by new one monthly. However, teething patterns vary greatly.

Answer 5

6

Question 6

NB who are born with teeth (called natal teeth) or have teeth erupt in the first _ weeks. (Neonatal teeth)

Answer 6

4

Question 7

temporary or baby teeth are essential for protecting the growth of dental arch.

Answer 7

Deciduous teeth

Question 8

ability to accomplish large body movements.

Answer 8

Gross Motor Development

Question 9

ability to coordinate hand movements - measured by observing prehensible ability.

Answer 9

Fine Motor Development