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leo leo

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Babies considered small for their gestational age (SGA)
 
  weigh less than expected, given the length of pregnancy.
  have major structural deformities.
  are born buttocks or legs first.
  are addicted to drugs.

Question 2

A baby who weighs 2000 grams and is born at 35 weeks is considered:
 
  preterm.
  low birthweight.
  premature.
  small for gestational age.



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Answer to Question 1

weigh less than expected, given the length of pregnancy.

Answer to Question 2

small for gestational age.



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