One of the Factors Involved in the Increased Need for Water

question 35

Multiple Choice

One of the factors involved in the increased need for water in infants is:

• A) proportionally smaller body surface area.
• B) higher metabolic rate.
• C) smaller respiratory capacity.
• D) greater surface area of exposed mucous membranes.

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