Which of the Following Anatomic Considerations in Children Are Important

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following anatomic considerations in children are important to better understand trauma in this age group?
I. Children have less body fat.
II. Children have a small surface area relative to volume.
III. Children's skeletons are more pliable.
IV. Children have a greater distribution of force per unit body area of smaller body mass.

• A) I and III only
• B) II and IV only
• C) I, II, and III only
• D) I, III, and IV only

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Definitions:

Biological Magnification

The increased concentration of toxic chemicals, such as PCBs, heavy metals, and certain pesticides, in the tissues of organisms at higher trophic levels in food webs.

Bioconcentration

The accumulation of a substance in the tissues of living organisms at higher concentrations than in the surrounding environment.

Pesticide Treadmill

A situation where farmers must continuously use more and different chemicals to control pests that have developed resistance to pesticides.

Net Primary Productivity

The rate at which all the plants in an ecosystem produce net useful chemical energy; essentially, it is the amount of energy that is available to the primary consumers in an ecosystem.