Which of the following anatomic and physiologic findings are normal in infants younger than 1 year old? (Select all that apply.)
a. The epiglottis is large and floppy.
b. The basal metabolic rate is lower than that of an adult.
c. The size of the head is smaller compared with the rest of the body.
d. The hormonal and metabolic response to pain is the same as that of an adult.
e. A positive Babinski response is a normal finding.
A, D, E
Many anatomic and physiologic differences exist between an adult and an infant.
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