Physiologic Differences in an Infant Compared with an Adult Affect

question 1

Multiple Choice

Physiologic differences in an infant compared with an adult affect the amount of drug needed to produce a therapeutic effect.Which of the following is one of the differences?

• A) Infants have a fat composition of less than 0.01%
• B) Infants have a water composition of approximately 75%
• C) Infants have a greater body fat composition
• D) Infants have a lesser water composition

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Definitions:

Visceral Mass

Internal organs of an organism; typically includes components of the digestive, reproductive, and urinary systems (if present).

Mantle

In mollusks, an extension of the body wall that covers the visceral mass and may secrete a shell.

Mollusca

A large phylum of invertebrate animals that includes snails, slugs, mussels, and octopuses, characterized by a soft body that in many species is enclosed by a hard shell.

Clams

Aquatic mollusks with a shell that is divided into two parts, known for living buried in sand or mud and being a source of food for various predators, including humans.