Birth That Occurs at or Before 37 Weeks After Conception

question 16

Multiple Choice

Birth that occurs at or before 37 weeks after conception and is defined by low birth weight is a(n) __________ birth.

• A) immature
• B) precipitate
• C) overdue
• D) premature

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