Which of the Following Is One of the Reasons Infants

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one of the reasons infants are more prone to dehydration than are adults?

• A) Infants have a slow metabolism.
• B) Infants have a small surface area in relation to their volume.
• C) An infant's kidneys do not concentrate urine effectively.
• D) The plasma membranes in an infant are more permeable to water.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in many higher-level brain functions including thought, memory, and consciousness.

Abdominal Aorta

The largest artery in the abdomen that supplies blood to many of the abdominal and pelvic organs as well as the legs.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, a critical vital sign indicating cardiovascular health.

Superior Vena Cava

The Superior Vena Cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the heart's right atrium.