Abnormalities of Growth and Puberty Flashcards

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Q

Describe the normal growth from birth and what it is dependent on

A
  1. Foetal growth is the fastest period of growth in life
    - Size of mother
    - placental nutritional supply
  2. Newborn infants often lose weight in the first few days of life (<10%)
  3. Infant:
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