The infant brainA) grows slower than the rest of the body.B) triples in weight by the child's first birthday.C) is fully developed at birth.D) will not reach 70% of its adult weight until adolescence.

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The infant brainA)  grows slower than the rest of the body.B)  triples in weight by the child's first birthday.C)  is fully developed at birth.D)  will not reach 70% of its adult weight until adolescence.

Nadia Duble · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The infant brain experiences rapid growth during the first year of life, tripling in weight by the child's first birthday. This period is critical for neural development and the establishment of connections within the brain.

The infant brain

A) grows slower than the rest of the body.
B) triples in weight by the child's first birthday.
C) is fully developed at birth.
D) will not reach 70% of its adult weight until adolescence.

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