Which statement is correct regarding low birth weight (LBW)?
A. LBW is another term for prematurity.
B. About 25% of all births in the United States in 2017 were considered LBW babies.
C. About half of instances of LBW are related to poor maternal health, smoking or other maternal issues.
D. Premature babies and LBW babies are equally likely to have health problems.
Answer: C
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A. If experiencing a cramp, one should avoid stretching the muscles involved. B. In pregnant women, muscle cramps are usually caused by iron deficiency. C. It is a misconception that tight clothing causes muscle cramps. D. They are caused by a breakdown in the coordination of opposing muscle groups. E. Calcium supplements often worsen cramps in pregnant and lactating women.
Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the walls of the _______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
DNA and RNA are mostly found in the ____ of each cell
a. cell wall b. mitochondria c. ribosome d. nucleus e. lysosome
While studying to become chemo-certified, the nurse reviews some basic concepts about cancer cells. When a client asks about why the tumor grows so fast, the nurse will respond based on which of the following physiological principles?
Select all that apply. A) Cancer cells have shorter cell cycle times than normal cells. B) Cancer cells do not die when they are programmed to die. C) Growth factors prevents cancer cells from entering resting (G0) cell cycle phase. D) Cancer cells will reach a balance between cell birth and cell death rate. E) Cancer cells never reach a flattened growth rate.