Which of the Following Statements About the Average Newborn Infant

question 74

Multiple Choice

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

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

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