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Compared with the adult, the newborn has less ability to

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Compared with the adult, the newborn has less ability to.


  1. Excrete bilirubin.
  2. Maintain a constant body temperature.
  3. Tolerate brain hypoxia.
  4. Manufacture antibodies.
  5. Resist infection.

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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.

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