What Is the Most Immediate Threat to the Survival of Preterm

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the most immediate threat to the survival of preterm infants?

• A)respiratory distress syndrome
• B)maintaining a constant body temperature due to lack of body fat
• C)an increased risk of infection due to an immature immune system
• D)susceptibility to sudden infant death syndrome

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Definitions:

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical traits that emerge during puberty, which are not directly involved in reproduction but distinguish between the sexes, such as breast development in females and facial hair in males.

Masculinity

A set of attributes, behaviors, and roles associated with boys and men as expressed by society, culture, and individuals.

Femininity

A set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with girls and women by a society.

Breast Swelling

The enlargement or inflammation of breast tissue, often due to hormonal changes, infections, or other medical conditions.