Infants Born to Teenagers Have a Higher Rate of Problems

question 64

Multiple Choice

Infants born to teenagers have a higher rate of problems because

• A) teenagers' reproductive organs are not yet mature enough to support a pregnancy.
• B) teenagers are not yet physically ready to give birth.
• C) many pregnant teenagers do not receive adequate prenatal care.
• D) teenagers are exposed to more teratogens than other pregnant mothers.

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Definitions:

Total Fixed Costs

The sum of all costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production or output in a business.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the good or service that a business produces.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the amount of goods or services produced by a business.

Sunk Costs

Sunk costs refer to expenses that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered, and therefore should not affect future business decisions.