Children under one year of age have a ________ plasma protein concentration than older children. Therefore, medications that bind to plasma proteins will have a ________ effect in them.
A) greater; greater
B) greater; diminished
C) lower; greater
D) lower; diminished

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Children under one year of age have a lower plasma protein concentration, which means that medications that bind to plasma proteins are less likely to do so, resulting in a greater amount of unbound, active medication in the bloodstream, thus having a greater effect.

Children Under One Year of Age Have a ________ Plasma