Premature infants who are regularly touched or massaged are more likely to show signs of
A) reduced brain plasticity.
B) an uninhibited temperament.
C) an epigenetic effect.
D) rapid weight gain.

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Premature infants who are regularly touched or massaged are more likely to show rapid weight gain. Studies have shown that preterm infants who receive massage therapy gain more weight than those who do not receive massage, possibly due to an increase in calorie intake and improved digestion.

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