The Neonate's Fontanelles

question 143

Multiple Choice

The neonate's fontanelles

• A)are soft spots in the skull.
• B)are tightened during the ulnar grasp.
• C)are an early sign of mental retardation.
• D)indicate that the baby has iron deficiency anemia.

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Definitions:

Parasitic Infection

An infection caused by parasites, which are organisms that live on or within another host organism, potentially causing harm to the host.

Cytokines

Small proteins released by cells that have a specific effect on the interactions and communications between cells, especially in immune responses.

Cell-Mediated Immunity

A type of immunity that does not involve antibodies but involves the activation of phagocytes, antigen-specific cytotoxic T-lymphocytes, and the release of various cytokines in response to an antigen.

Antibody-Mediated Immunity

A form of immunity that involves the production of antibodies by B cells to neutralize pathogens.