Neonates and infants have a decreased metabolism and excretion of drugs because of immaturity of which organs?
a. Lungs and kidneys
b. Liver and kidneys
c. Spleen and pancreas
d. Gastrointestinal tract and kidneys
ANS: B
The liver and kidneys are the primary organs for metabolism and excretion and are immature in infants.
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