In Comparison with the Term Infant, the Preterm Infant Has

question 10

Multiple Choice

In comparison with the term infant, the preterm infant has

• A) more subcutaneous fat.
• B) well-developed flexor muscles.
• C) few blood vessels visible through the skin.
• D) greater surface area in proportion to weight.

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Definitions:

Chemical Bond Energy

The energy required to break a chemical bond and separate molecules into their constituent atoms or ions.

Trypsin

An enzyme produced in the pancreas that helps digest proteins by breaking them down into amino acids during digestion.

Pepsin

A digestive enzyme found in the stomach that breaks down proteins into peptides, playing a crucial role in the digestive process.

Digestive Enzymes

Enzymes produced by the digestive system to break down complex molecules like proteins, carbohydrates, and fats into simpler forms that the body can absorb.