The Baby's First Breath Is Stimulated Primarily by

question 86

Multiple Choice

The baby's first breath is stimulated primarily by

• A) the lack of oxygen in the blood
• B) the accumulation of carbon dioxide in the blood
• C) exposure to the "cold" temperatures outside the uterus
• D) the rigors of the birth process

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Definitions:

Coerces

To compel or force someone to do something by using pressure, threats, or intimidation, often implying a lack of free will or choice.

Mechanical Society

A term from Émile Durkheim describing traditional societies where social cohesion and integration come from the homogeneity of individuals’ beliefs, values, and practices.

Organic Society

A concept in sociology describing a type of society that functions like a biological organism, with various segments working together towards the functionality and stability of the whole.

Dynamic Density

An concept in sociology that refers to the amount of interaction between individuals within a given space, suggesting that increased interaction leads to social change.