The Most Common Reason for an Infant to Be Born

question 125

Multiple Choice

The most common reason for an infant to be born with a low birth weight is

• A) maternal use of substances such as nicotine, alcohol, or cocaine.
• B) that the infant was born before the full gestation period.
• C) that the infant lacks surfactant, which adds weight in the last weeks of gestation.
• D) maternal exposure to mutagens.

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Definitions:

Check Authorization

A process used in financial management where a check's validity and accuracy are verified before it's processed for payment.

Depositor's Account

An account maintained by a depositor at a financial institution, representing deposited funds that can be withdrawn.

Bank

A financial institution licensed to receive deposits, offer loans, and provide other financial services, such as currency exchange.

Note Receivable

A financial asset representing a borrower's promise to pay the holder a specific sum of money either on demand or at a future specified date.