Which of the following is an example of growth in a child?
a. The child's weight increases from 10 pounds to 15 pounds.
b. The child is able to pick up a block.
c. The child is toilet-trained.
d. The child has a temper tantrum.
A
Growth is the quantitative changes in physical size of the body and its parts, such as increases in cells, tissues, structures, and systems. Examples of growth are physical changes in height, weight, bone density, and dental structure.
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