Which Statement Best Describes Why Infants Are at Greater Risk

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes why infants are at greater risk for dehydration than older children?

• A) Infants have an increased ability to concentrate urine.
• B) Infants have a greater volume of intracellular fluid.
• C) Infants have a smaller body surface area.
• D) Infants have an increased extracellular fluid volume.

Develop an understanding of variation in language tone according to context.

Understand the concept and identification of barriers to effective communication.

Recognize the different forms and channels of communication.

Comprehend the role and impact of noise in the communication process.

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Definitions:

RNA Polymerase

An enzyme responsible for transcribing RNA from a DNA template, playing a vital role in gene expression.

MicroRNA

Small non-coding RNA molecules involved in gene regulation by interfering with the translation of mRNA into proteins.

Cytoplasm

The gel-like substance inside a cell, excluding the nucleus, containing organelles in which the cell's processes occur.

Activators

Proteins that bind to specific DNA sites to increase the likelihood of transcription of a particular gene.