Compared to the term infant,the preterm infant has
A) few blood vessels visible though the skin.
B) more subcutaneous fat.
C) well-developed flexor muscles.
D) greater surface area in proportion to weight.

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Preterm infants have greater surface area in proportion to their weight.They often have visible blood vessels because their skin is thin and they have less fat.More fat and well- developed flexor muscles are characteristic of a more mature infant.

Compared to the Term Infant,the Preterm Infant Has