Many neonates have a transient depressed inflammatory response because of a(n):
A)circulatory system that is too immature to adequately perfuse tissues.
B)deficiency in complement and chemotaxis.
C)insufficient number of mast cells.
D)respiratory system that is too immature to deliver oxygen to tissues.

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Neonates commonly have transiently depressed inflammatory and immune function. For example, neutrophils and perhaps monocytes may not be capable of efficient chemotaxis. Neonates also are partially deficient in complement, especially components of the alternative pathway.

Many Neonates Have a Transient Depressed Inflammatory Response Because of A(n)