Which factor is not a reason that pediatric doses of medication are different from doses prescribed for adults?
A. Infants have an underdeveloped immune system.
B. Infants and children have immature physiological responses to absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
C. Children metabolize drugs faster.
D. Infants have a larger percentage of water in the body.
Answer: A
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