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Q: What could be a cause for some individuals having stunted growth and mental retardation?
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If a dog has puppies too early will its growth be stunted?

They are many risks of having puppies too early. Stunted growth, personality disorders, not good mothers, unhealthy puppies ect... You should always wait until a dog is over one year old before breeding.


Is the word retard the same as retardation?

no. someone can be called a retard which is slang for someone having mental retardation or is developmentally disabled.


What is the definition of stunt?

To hinder from growing to the natural size; to prevent the growth of; to stint, to dwarf; as, to stunt a child; to stunt a plant., A check in growth; also, that which has been checked in growth; a stunted animal or thing., Specifically: A whale two years old, which, having been weaned, is lean, and yields but little blubber.


Why after a childhood fracture that appeared to heal normally is one arm longer than the one that was fractured?

the fracture could have stunted the growth in your arm slightly. if you aren't having any pains or aches, its really nothing to worry about. if you are still worried, see your GP.


I am 23 weeks pregnant and am measuring small and not really showing this is my 2nd do you think my baby is ok?

If you are 23 weeks AOG, fundal height must be around 30 cm. Your baby might be SGA or having intrauterine growth retardation.


Why are migets migets?

they all have stunted growth? mostly from not having enough room to grow or not being in the sun enough. or is that just with plants? if you have a small mum and dad your most likely to be small as well. my mum is average and my dads 6F 7 so I'm just over average.


How does mental retardation effect learning?

Having a mental issue can affect learning in a number of ways. It makes communication a bit harder. Mental retardation also can affect learning because of social problems and interaction with those who are teaching.


What would be the worst scenario of an adult person who has mental retardation?

Being unable to care for themselves, and having no other resources.


Is mental retardation the same as Global Developmental Delay?

Global Developmental Disabilities are the same as having a Developmental Disability. so Yes, in fact it is considered Mental Retardation. a person who has a Developmental Disability, is considered Mentally Retarded having a subnormal Intellect below 70. and manifested before the person is 18 years old.


Disabilities associated with the movie Forrest gump?

In the movie, Forrest Gump was identified as having an IQ of 75 which is consistent with mental retardation.


In 'Flowers for Algernon' the love between Charlie and Alice Kinnian is what?

Sad and sweet. He had fallen in love with his teacher, but for reasons of his stunted emotional growth could not properly pursue the relationship, or when having it, consumate it. Near the end, as his IQ was dropping, he was able to consumate it, though. It was rather bittersweet, as both of them knew that he would soon be retarded again.


Does having hair on your breasts stop growth?

No.