Which Factor Is Most Important in Predisposing Toddlers to Frequent

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Multiple Choice

Which factor is most important in predisposing toddlers to frequent infections such as otitis media,tonsillitis,and upper respiratory tract infections?

• A)Respirations are abdominal.
• B)Pulse and respiratory rates are slower than those in infancy.
• C)Defense mechanisms are less efficient than those during infancy.
• D)Short, straight internal ear/throat structures and large tonsil/adenoid lymph tissue are present.

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