Inflammation of the Meninges ____________________

question 51

Short Answer

Inflammation of the meninges ____________________

Distinguish between normal and abnormal newborn physical features and conditions (e.g., lanugo and vernix).

Grasp the effects of parental behavior and environmental factors on the development of preterm infants.

Understand the importance and benefits of interventions such as preschool attendance for enhancing cognitive functions in VLBW (Very Low Birth Weight) children.

Acknowledge the significance of fetal monitoring and the potential consequences of prolonged oxygen deprivation.

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Definitions:

Endocrine Glands

Glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various body functions.

Ducts

Tubes, channels, or passages in the body or in a machine that convey fluid or air from one location to another.

Interstitial Fluid

Fluid that surrounds the body’s cells; consists of dissolved substances that leave the blood capillaries by filtration and diffusion.

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms to convert food into energy, and build or maintain their cells.