Infants Have Immature Enzyme Systems in the Liver, Lower Plasma

question 93

Short Answer

Infants have immature enzyme systems in the liver, lower plasma concentrations of protein for binding with drugs, and ____________ that function immaturely. All of these factors make them more vulnerable to the harmful effects of drugs.

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Definitions:

Acute Myocardial Infarction

A medical emergency involving the sudden blockage of a coronary artery, leading to heart muscle damage or death, commonly known as a heart attack.

Pulmonic Stenosis

A heart valve disorder involving the narrowing of the pulmonary valve, affecting blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery.

Heart Sound

Audible noises generated by the beating heart and the resultant flow of blood through it, often heard with a stethoscope during medical examination.

Jugular Venous Pressure

An indirect measure of venous pressure in the superior vena cava, useful in diagnosing right-sided heart abnormalities.