In the United States,the Second Leading Cause of Neonatal Mortality

question 108

Multiple Choice

In the United States,the second leading cause of neonatal mortality is __________,which is largely preventable.

• A) malnutrition
• B) physical abnormality
• C) low birth weight
• D) sudden infant death syndrome

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Definitions:

Nerve Cells

Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscles, or gland cells.

Human Nervous System

A complex network of nerves and cells that convey signals between different parts of the body, controlling both voluntary and involuntary actions.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, such as between neurons, to influence or regulate bodily functions.

Neuron

A nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.