Why Is the Risk of Dehydration Higher for Infants Than

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Short Answer

Why is the risk of dehydration higher for infants than for adults?

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Definitions:

Burn

an injury to tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, radiation, or sunlight, characterized by pain and varying degrees of skin damage.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of skin, serving as a barrier to protect the body against environmental threats.

Dermis

The layer of skin beneath the epidermis that contains nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and blood vessels.

Classification

The systematic arrangement in groups or categories according to established criteria, used across various contexts, including biology, information management, and library science.