Describe the rate of growth and the appetite of a child between the ages of 1 and 3 years


As the child ages, the rate of growth slows, as demonstrated by only a 5-pound gain during the second year of life. Young children are often more interested in the environment than in eating, which accounts for the decreased appetites. From ages 1 to 3, their legs grow longer and they develop a larger muscle mass and lose the baby shape. They begin to walk and talk and to feed themselves.

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a. When blood glucose is high, insulin stimulates all cells to take up glucose from the blood. b. Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas. c. Insulin stimulates the synthesis of glycogen in both liver and muscle. d. Insulin promotes the synthesis of fat in liver and adipose tissue if excess glucose is available.

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MOST water is lost daily via the

A) kidneys. B) skin. C) colon. D) lungs.

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To avoid muscle injury, strength training should be done no more than ________

A) 2-3 times/week B) every 5th day C) once a week D) Strength training can be done every day.

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Patient X is a man seeing the physician due to feelings of malaise and anorexia. The patient reports that lately, his urination has decreased in amount and that it appears "frothy." During examination, the physician notes that the patient's eyelids appear puffy and the patient has edema. Which of the following conditions would most likely be suspected?

a. Stage 1 or 2 chronic kidney disease b. Nephrotic syndrome c. Nephrolithiasis d. Acute renal failure

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