An Infant Is Considered Preterm If It Is Born Before

question 68

Multiple Choice

An infant is considered preterm if it is born before week _____.

• A)22
• B)28
• C)36
• D)38

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Definitions:

Distal

A term describing a position farther from the point of attachment or origin, typically used in reference to limbs or anatomical structures.

Ventral

Ventral refers to the front or abdominal side of the body in anatomical terms, opposite of dorsal, which refers to the back side.

Nerve Cells

Specialized cells that transmit electrical signals throughout the body, essential for brain function and the nervous system.

Electrical Signals

Impulses of electric current that are used for communication within and between nerve cells and muscles in the body.