Which of the Following Is Not True of Babies Born

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of babies born to mothers who use heroin?

• A) Congenital defects have not been positively linked to heroin use.
• B) Stillbirths and low birth weight are no more frequent among heroin-exposed babies than in the normal population.
• C) Babies born to heroin-addicted mothers also undergo withdrawal symptoms,such as diarrhea,sweating,tremors,and a high-pitched cry.
• D) Developmental difficulties observed in heroin-exposed children may largely be a consequence of environmental factors,such as poor nutrition and limited caregiver interactions.

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Becomes Rapid

Accelerates in speed or activity.

Blood pH

The measure of the acidity or alkalinity of blood, crucial for maintaining essential physiological processes, typically kept within a very narrow range.

Hydrogen Ion Concentration

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, determined by the concentration of hydrogen ions present; it influences the pH level of the solution.

Bicarbonate Ions

Anions resulting from the dissociation of carbonic acid, serving an important role in buffering acids and bases in the body.