The Baby's First Breath Is Stimulated Primarily by the Lack

question 136

True/False

The baby's first breath is stimulated primarily by the lack of oxygen in the blood.

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Definitions:

Stratum Corneum

The outermost layer of the skin, consisting of dead cells that provide a barrier to protect underlying tissue.

Stratum Granulosum

A layer of the epidermis found beneath the stratum lucidum and above the stratum spinosum, characterized by granular appearing cells.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of the skin, which acts as a barrier to protect against environmental elements, pathogens, and water loss.

TBSA

Total Body Surface Area, a measurement indicating the percentage of skin affected by burns or other skin injuries.