SB2b Growth Flashcards
1
Q
What is growth?
A
the increase in size due to the increase in the number of cells.
2
Q
How is growth recorded?
A
by taking measurements of length or mass over time.
3
Q
What are percentiles?
A
they are statistical measurements that are divided into 100 groups, each representing a percentage of the data.
4
Q
Explain why percentile curves are used to measure the growth of babies. (2)
A
.they allow doctors to track the growth of the baby and ensure it is following the same percentile line
.babies moving to higher or lower lines could indicate a problem or medical condition
