Which Is the Most Common Cause of Anemia in Preterm

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which is the most common cause of anemia in preterm newborns?

• A) Frequent blood sampling
• B) Respiratory distress syndrome
• C) Meconium aspiration syndrome
• D) Persistent pulmonary hypertension

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Definitions:

Hormone

Chemical messenger, produced in one part of the organism, that controls the activity of other tissues or organs in that organism.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, temperature regulation, and the release of many hormones.

Anterior Pituitary

Portion of the pituitary gland that is controlled by the hypothalamus and produces six types of hormones, some of which control other endocrine glands.

Arterial Duct

A blood vessel in a fetus that connects the pulmonary artery to the descending aorta, allowing most of the blood to bypass the fetus's developing lungs.