When do growth spurts occur in school-age children? 1. Boys ...

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When do growth spurts occur in school-age children?
 
  1. Boys start their growth spurt first at about 8 years old, followed by girls at about 11 years old.
   2. Boys and girls will start their growth spurt at the same time, at about 9 years old.
   3. Girls start their growth spurt first between 10 to 12 years of age, followed by boys at about 12 years of age.
   4. No growth spurt occurs in this age group. Only steady growth occurs.

Question 2

Which of the following features are indications of Down's syndrome?
 
  1. A protruding tongue
   2. Small, low-set ears
   3. Mid-face hypoplasia
   4. All of the above may be features of Down's syndrome.

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Boys do not start until about age 12, and they will start their spurt after girls, who start at about age 10.
2. Growth spurts do not typically start at age 9, and girls will start before boys, at ages 10 and 12 respectively.
3. Girls typically start first between the ages of 10 and 12. Boys start later, typically at or after age 12.
4. No growth spurt may indicate a health issue that should be evaluated.

Answer to Question 2

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1. A child with Down's syndrome tends to have a protruding tongue.
2. Low-set ears are a feature of children with Down's syndrome.
3. Mid-face hypoplasia is a common feature for children with Down's syndrome.
4. A protruding tongue, small, low-set ears, and mid-face hypoplasia are common in children with Down's syndrome.