Prenatally, adipose tissue increases rapidly in the last 2 months before birth so that at birth adipose tissue is about 40% of the newborn’s weight.

Infants’ hearing is near adult levels, even for high-frequency sounds, by 6 months of age.

Older adults with poor speech discrimination often have poor sound localization.

What are anomalies present at birth called?

From the perception-action perspective, which of the following might be used to help us catch balls? Select all that apply.

When standing still, the typical older adult (over 60 years) sways more than the typical younger adult.

The loss of weight in older adulthood results mainly from loss of muscle tissue.

The increase in girth in the long bones is called ____________ growth.

Which of the following symptoms of vision problems can teachers and parents observe that suggests that a child has an uncorrected vision problem.  Select all that apply.

Individualized exercise programs stressing strength and balance have been ineffective in reducing the risk of falling in older adults.