Which of the Following May Be Involved in Sudden Infant

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may be involved in sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) ?

• A) a brain stem abnormality
• B) sleeping face up in a fluffy crib
• C) using a sleeping-blanket
• D) an excessively large birth weight

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Definitions:

Pyrimidine

A heterocyclic aromatic organic compound, similar to benzene and pyridine, containing nitrogen atoms at positions 1 and 3 in the ring.

Benzofuran

An organic compound that consists of a fused benzene and furan ring, often serving as a core structure in various pharmaceuticals and organic materials.

Indole

An aromatic heterocyclic organic compound with a bicyclic structure, consisting of a benzene ring fused to pyrrole.

Aromatic

Refers to organic compounds that contain one or more planar rings of atoms with delocalized pi electrons, exhibiting special stability.