Compared with the adult, the newborn has less ability to

A. True ‘Physiological’ jaundice is due to immaturity of the liver.

B. True Temperature-regulating mechanisms are also immature.

C. False Fetal tissues are adapted to relative hypoxia.

D. True Immunological competence develops around three months of age.

E. False Maternal antibodies (supplied via the placenta and breast) provide effective passive immunity.