What Is the Term for the Cream Cheese-Like Substance That

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the cream cheese-like substance that protects the infant's skin from amniotic fluid?

• A)Lanugo
• B)Meconium
• C)Desquamation
• D)Vernix caseosa

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Definitions:

Body Fat

The portion of the human body made up of fat tissues, which serves as a source of energy, insulation, and protection.

Air Temperature

The measure of the warmth or coldness of the air in the environment, typically recorded in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Vernix Caseosa

A waxy or cheese-like white substance found coating the skin of newborns that provides protection while in the womb.

Fontanelles

Soft spots on a baby's skull where the bones have not yet fused together, allowing for growth of the brain.