The Transition Period Between Intrauterine and Extrauterine Existence for the Newborn

question 18

Multiple Choice

The transition period between intrauterine and extrauterine existence for the newborn:

• A)Consists of four phases,two reactive and two of decreased responses
• B)Lasts from birth to day 28 of life
• C)Applies to full-term births only
• D)Varies by socioeconomic status and the mother's age

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Definitions:

Dizygotic

Referring to twins that are fraternal, developing from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm cells.

Epigenetic Mark

A chemical modification to DNA or histone proteins that affects gene expression without altering the DNA sequence itself.

Interaction

The process by which two or more entities or phenomena act upon and influence each other.

Natural Selection

The mechanism where organisms that are more suitably adapted to their surroundings are more likely to flourish and reproduce, serving as a crucial driver of evolutionary change.