At the time of birth, what is the grayish white, cheeselike substance that normally covers the newborn's skin called?
a. Miliaria
b. Meconium
c. Amniotic fluid
d. Vernix caseosa
ANS: D
The grayish white, cheeselike substance that normally covers the newborn's skin is the vernix caseosa. Miliaria are distended sweat glands that appear as minute vesicles. Meconium is the newborn's first stool. Amniotic fluid is produced in utero.
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