Which is true about microcephaly?
1. Microcephaly is defined as the condition when the circumference of the head is more than two standard deviations below normal.
2. Microcephaly is defined as the condition when the circumference of the head is more than three standard deviations below normal.
3. Microcephaly is defined as the condition when the circumference of the head is more than one standard deviation below normal.
4. Microcephaly is defined as the condition when the circumference of the head is more than two standard deviations above normal.
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1. Microcephaly occurs when the brain has not developed properly or has stopped growing, and is often associated with cognitive, motor, and speech delays.
2. Microcephaly occurs when the brain has not developed properly or has stopped growing, and is often associated with cognitive, motor, and speech delays.
3. Microcephaly occurs when the brain has not developed properly or has stopped growing, and is often associated with cognitive, motor, and speech delays.
4. Microcephaly occurs when the brain has not developed properly or has stopped growing, and is often associated with cognitive, motor, and speech delays.
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