What Factor Is Most Important in Predisposing Toddlers to Frequent

question 25

Multiple Choice

What factor is most important in predisposing toddlers to frequent infections?

• A) Respirations are abdominal.
• B) Pulse and respiratory rates in toddlers are slower than those in infants.
• C) Defense mechanisms are less efficient than those during infancy.
• D) Toddlers have short, straight internal ear canals and large lymph tissue.

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