Which of the following is false regarding sudden

infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
a. It may have a heritable basis.
b. It is a type of apnea.
c. Infants who sleep on their stomachs are more
vulnerable to it.
d. Infants of women who smoke or who are
exposed to smoke during pregnancy are more
susceptible to it.
e. It is linked to gene mutations that cause irregular
heart beat.


Answer: c

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