The thyroid gland secretes thyroxine which influences
a. pubertal changes, skeletal and muscular maturity.
b. physical maturation, growth spurt, and pubic hair development.
c. development of the sex organs and changes in bones, muscles, and organs.
d. normal brain development and growth rate.
e. the secretion of testosterone, which is crucial in the formation of male genitals prenatally.
d. normal brain development and growth rate.
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A) 3 B) 5 C) 7 D) 9
The text states that there has been a gradual evolution in how mental retardation is regarded. In general, what change is at the center of that evolution in thinking?
a. Today, each person is considered to be more an individual with specific needs for accommodations. b. Today, mental retardation is considered to be a biological, rather than a psychological, disability. c. Today, mental retardation is diagnosed according to a person's IQ score, rather than to an assessment of that person's abilities. d. Today, people understand that individuals with mental retardation cannot be expected to achieve at the same levels as people who do not have intellectual disabilities.
Very young infants who suffer from sleep apnea may be more at risk for SIDS, or sudden infant death syndrome. Why might these infants have difficulty breathing?
a. Many of these infants are obese and therefore their airways are obstructed. b. The brain stem is not yet fully mature. c. The tissue lining in the nasal passageway may be obstructing their airflow. d. No medical explanation has been determined.
An analysis section in a qualitative research report replaces the ______ section in a quantitative research report.
A. Results B. Procedures C. Discussion D. Data Analyses