Which of the Following Appears to Be the Most Important

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following appears to be the most important in enhancing long-term outcomes for a small-for-date baby?

• A) ​having a supportive and stimulating home environment
• B) ​minimizing his/her exposure to environmental allergens
• C) ​delaying vaccinations until after the child is two years of age
• D) ​making sure that the child spends at least three weeks in an incubator

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Definitions:

Archenteron

The primitive gut formed during the early development of an embryo, which later differentiates into the digestive tract of an animal.

Ectoderm

The embryonic external layer of cells or tissue that forms early on and develops into the skin and nervous system.

Mesoderm

The middle layer of an embryo in early development, between the endoderm and ectoderm, which gives rise to muscles, bones, and blood tissues.

Germ Layer

Each of the three layers of cells (ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm) that form during embryogenesis, which give rise to all tissues and organs of an organism.