In comparison with the term infant, the preterm infant has:
a. few blood vessels visible though the skin.
b. more subcutaneous fat.
c. well-developed flexor muscles.
d. greater surface area in proportion to weight.
D
Preterm infants have greater surface area in proportion to their weight.
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