The Neonatal Period Extends

question 124

Multiple Choice

The neonatal period extends

• A)for the first 24 hours of life.
• B)for the first month of life.
• C)until the first birthday.
• D)from day 1 until day 60.
• E)until breast feeding stops.

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Definitions:

Secondary Tissues

Plant tissues that arise from secondary growth, including secondary xylem (wood) and phloem, contributing to increased thickness of stems and roots.

Melanin

A dark pigment present in many animals; contributes to the color of the skin.

Lignin

A complex organic polymer deposited in the cell walls of many plants, making them rigid and woody, and contributing to the structural integrity of the plant.

Parenchyma Cells

Fundamental tissue composed of thin-walled cells that function in photosynthesis, storage, and as the bulk of ground and vascular tissues.