What is an accurate statement about newborn infants?

a. The large-for-gestational age infant is born at or after 42 weeks gestation
b. The newborn rooting reflex may interfere with an infant's ability to bottle feed
c. Newborn reflexes promote the coordination of feeding and breathing
d. The ability to sit is achieved with the help of newborn reflexes


Ans: c. Newborn reflexes promote the coordination of feeding and breathing

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