One reason the brain is vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies and trauma in early infancy is the:
1. incompletely developed neuromuscular system.
2. primitive reflex system.
3. presence of various sleep-wake states.
4. cerebellum growth spurt.
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1. Incorrect. The neuromuscular system is almost completely developed at birth. The vul-nerability of the brain is likely due to the cerebellum growth spurt.
2. Incorrect. The reflex system is not relevant. The vulnerability of the brain is likely due to the cerebellum growth spurt.
3. Incorrect. The various sleep-wake states are not relevant. The vulnerability of the brain is likely due to the cerebellum growth spurt.
4. Correct. The vulnerability of the brain is likely due to the cerebellum growth spurt.
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