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Where are blood cells produced during fetal development?
 
  a. bone marrow c. liver and spleen
  b. stem cells d. heart and lungs

Question 2

List three reasons why giving medications to children is hazardous.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A Incorrect. After birth, blood cells are produced in the bone marrow, but not during fetal development.
B Incorrect. After birth, blood cells are produced from stem cells in the bone marrow, but not during fetal development.
C Correct. During fetal development blood cells are produced in the liver and the spleen.
D Incorrect. Blood cells are never produced in the heart and lungs.

Answer to Question 2

Many drugs are toxic to children
Children are smaller than adults
Dosages must be adjusted
Neonates and infants have immature body systems


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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