Which of the Following Does NOT Explain Why Infants Have

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT explain why infants have a higher risk of dehydration than healthy young and middle-aged adults?

• A) Infants excrete urine at a higher rate than adults.
• B) Infants have a greater ratio of body surface area to core body areas.
• C) Infants respond more dramatically to heat and cold than adults.
• D) Infants have a lower proportion of body water than adults.

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