Why Does Meconium Staining Occur Predominantly in Infants Older Than

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why does meconium staining occur predominantly in infants older than 36 weeks of gestational age?

• A) Because these infants can generate strong inspiratory efforts
• B) Because infants this age have significant cardiac outputs
• C) Because these infants demonstrate strong peristalsis
• D) Because these newborns have weak anal sphincter tone

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Definitions:

Agonist

A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the body and activates them to produce a biological response.

Stimulates

To encourage something to grow, develop, or become active.

Pharmacodynamic

The branch of pharmacology concerned with the effects of drugs and the mechanism of their action in the body.

Capsules

Small, typically cylindrical, dosage forms designed to encapsulate medicines for oral administration, aiding in ease of consumption and absorption.