Alexis Weighs 6

question 68

Multiple Choice

Alexis weighs 6.5 pounds at birth.Assuming her development proceeds normally,she should weigh about _____ pounds by her first birthday.

• A)13.0
• B)19.5
• C)26.0
• D)32.5

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Definitions:

Lamina Propria

Layer of connective tissue underlying the epithelium of a mucous membrane.

Serosa

Outermost covering of an organ or a structure that lies in a body cavity.

Lysozyme

Enzyme that is destructive to the cell walls of certain bacteria; present in tears and some other fluids of the body.

Mucus

Mucus is a slippery secretion produced by mucous membranes and glands, serving to protect and lubricate surfaces in various parts of the body, such as the nose, throat, and gastrointestinal tract.