Which Statement Regarding Infant Mortality in the United States Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding infant mortality in the United States is true?

• A)Infant mortality is very low in the United States because low-birthweight deliveries are so rare.
• B)Infant mortality is higher in the United States than some countries due to having higher rates of low-birthweight deliveries.
• C)Compared to all other countries,the United States has the lowest infant mortality rate.
• D)Compared to all other countries,the United States has the highest infant mortality rate.

---

Definitions:

Metaphase

A phase in cell division during which chromosomes position themselves at the cell's center before dividing into two distinct cells.

Telophase

The final stage of cell division where chromosomes arrive at opposite poles, nuclear envelopes reform around them, and the cell prepares to divide into two.

Nuclear Envelope

The double membrane structure that surrounds the nucleus in eukaryotic cells, separating the contents of the nucleus from the cytoplasm.

Telophase

The final phase of cell division, during which chromosomes de-condense, nuclear envelopes re-form around the daughter nuclei, and cytokinesis usually occurs, resulting in two separate cells.