Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Average

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the average newborn infant?

• A) Girls are slightly heavier than boys.
• B) The average newborn is 23 inches long.
• C) Boys are slightly longer than girls.
• D) The average newborn weighs 6½ pounds.

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