The Most Common Reason for an Infant to Be Born

question 125

Multiple Choice

The most common reason for an infant to be born with a low birth weight is

• A) maternal use of substances such as nicotine, alcohol, or cocaine.
• B) that the infant was born before the full gestation period.
• C) that the infant lacks surfactant, which adds weight in the last weeks of gestation.
• D) maternal exposure to mutagens.

Describe the impact of supply and demand changes on market surplus.

Analyze welfare implications of market prices and resource allocation.

Understand the concept of social bias such as ingroup bias and scapegoating.

Recognize the factors contributing to attraction and prejudice.

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Definitions:

Muscle Dysmorphia

A psychological disorder in which an individual obsesses over the belief that they are not sufficiently muscular or lean.

Waist-To-Hip Ratio

A measure of fat distribution, calculated by dividing the circumference of the waist by the circumference of the hips.

High-Risk Category

A classification used to indicate a heightened potential for developing a disease or facing a specific health danger.

Body Weight

The total mass or weight of an individual’s body.