Which of the Following Is a Sign of Dehydration in the Newborn

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a sign of dehydration in the newborn?

• A) Slow, weak pulse
• B) Soft, loose stools
• C) Light colored, concentrated urine
• D) Depressed fontanelles

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Definitions:

Spindle

Temporary structure that moves chromosomes during nuclear division; consists of microtubules.

Motor Proteins

Proteins that convert chemical energy into mechanical work, moving along cytoskeletal filaments to transport cargo, contract muscles, or enable cell motility.

Microtubules

Cylindrical structures found in cells, crucial for maintaining cell shape, cell division, and intracellular transport.

Cancer

A disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells, which can form tumors and potentially lead to death if untreated.