Which of the following statements is true regarding the skin and body surface area of children as compared to adults?

A) Children have a larger body surface-to-weight ratio.
B) A child is not more prone than an adult to heat loss through the skin.
C) The skin of a child is thicker.
D) Children have more subcutaneous fat.


A

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