Though Preterm Babies Are at More Risk for Not Surviving

question 57

Multiple Choice

Though preterm babies are at more risk for not surviving during their first days or weeks of life:

• A) Most make it and are free from complications.
• B) Many have physical and cognitive exceptionalities that will require specialized care.
• C) Infants most at risk for later social, emotional, and behavioral problems are those whose gestational age is less than 30 weeks at birth.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Epinephrine

Also known as adrenaline, epinephrine is a hormone and neurotransmitter that plays a key role in the body’s fight-or-flight response.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone important in the fight or flight response, involved in arousal and regulation of blood pressure.

Adrenal Gland

A gland above the kidney that produces hormones related to stress responses and blood pressure regulation.

Hormone

A chemical substance produced in the body that regulates and controls the activity of certain cells or organs.