A nursing student asks the faculty member to define "lanugo." Which description is best?

A.
Fine, downy hair on the fetus
B.
Immune complexes in the amniotic fluid
C.
Initial scalp hair on the fetus
D.
Outer layer of pale, wrinkled skin


ANS: A
Lanugo is the fine, downy hair seen on fetuses.

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