Related Terms. Atrophic Pancreas. Atrophic pancreas is the wasting away of the pancreas usually from chronic pancreatitis or CP. CP is further defined as an inflammatory disease that is advanced and described by permanent morphologic changes and gradual formation of excessive fibrous tissue replacement of the gland.
By this definition, approximately two-thirds of the population scores between IQ 85 and IQ 115, and about 5 percent of the population scores above 125. IQ scores have been shown to be associated with such factors as morbidity and mortality, parental social status, and, to a substantial degree, biological parental IQ.
There have been multiple classifications or tests for IQ, but the common conclusion places the normal or average IQ at 90 to 110. Tests for IQ are sometimes subjective based on the testing criteria and application, but the science is constantly evolving as new information about intelligence is uncovered.