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jman1234

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The percentage of body water in children under 2 years of age compared with that of older children and adults is:
 
  a. lower in intra- and extracellular fluid
  b. higher mostly in extracellular fluid
  c. about the same
  d. varies significantly between all children

Question 2

The United States has which of the following ranks among the developed nations that have the lowest infant mortality rates (IMRs)?
 
  a. 1 c. 23
  b. 17 d. 30


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taylorsonier

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

B

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A Incorrect. The percentage of body water in children under 2 years of age compared with that of older children and adults is never lower in intra- and extracellular fluid.
B Correct. Neonates, infants, and young children have a higher percentage of body water than adults (85 in a premature neonate, 70-75 in a neonate, compared to 50-60 in an adult), with a greater portion of this water in the extracellular fluid.
C Incorrect. The percentage of body water in children under 2 years of age compared with that of older children and adults is never about the same.
D Incorrect. The percentage of body water in children under 2 years of age compared with that of older children and adults does not vary significantly between all children, but becomes lower as children age into adulthood.

Answer to Question 2

D

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A Incorrect: The United States ranks 30th in the statistical rankings reported in 2008.
B Incorrect: Seventeenth is better than 30th, but also incorrect.
C Incorrect: Twenty third is better than 30th, but also incorrect.
D Correct: The United States ranks 30th in the statistical rankings reported in 2008.


jman1234

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

ktidd

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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