What Is the Weight of the Average Neonate

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Multiple Choice

What is the weight of the average neonate?

• A) 6.0 pounds
• B) 7.5 pounds
• C) 9.0 pounds
• D) 10.5 pounds

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Immunological Memory

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Cytokine

Small proteins released by cells that affect the behavior of other cells, significant in immune responses.

Tumor Necrosis Factor

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