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Physical Development of a Preschooler

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A preschooler grows much faster than a toddler.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

A preschooler's digestive tract is maturing and can easily become irritated by certain foods.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

During this time, the preschoolers body proportions change and organ systems mature.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

On average, who is shorter?

a)

Boys

b)

Girls

5.

Typically during this period of growth, preschoolers grow steadily at about ____ inches to ____ inches each year.

a)

1 to 2

b)

3.5 to 4

c)

2.5 to 3

d)

1.5 to 3

6.

What percentage of weight gain is due to muscle development?

a)

25

b)

50

c)

75

d)

100

7.

How many pounds do preschoolers gain per year?

a)

1-3

b)

3-5

c)

5-6

8.

Why does the trunk of a preschooler grow?

a)

Helps them look older

b)

Helps them balance

c)

Allows more room for interal organs

d)

Allows them to look more like an adult

9.

What does the word ossify mean?

a)

Soft

b)

Chewy

c)

Hard

d)

Crunchy

10.

What are deciduous teeth?

a)

Adult teeth

b)

Baby teeth

c)

Molars

d)

Canines

11.

Malnutrition can be harmful to the bones and teeth during development.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Heart rate..

a)

Speeds up

b)

Slows down

13.

Blood pressure

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

14.

Breathing

a)

Slows

b)

Speeds up

c)

Shallow

d)

Deeper

15.

Who loses baby fat more quickly?

a)

Boys

b)

Girls