One danger to premature babies is respiratory distress syndrome, which is caused by lack of :

One danger to premature babies is respiratory distress syndrome, which is caused by lack of
 
  A) brain tissue in the medulla.
  B) space in the trachea.
  C) myelination of the spinal cord.
  D) surfactin in the lungs.

Question 2

If a baby's health is in danger, physicians can induce labor by breaking the amniotic sac and giving the mother synthetic
 
  A) epinephrine.
  B) adrenaline.
  C) oxycontin.
  D) oxytocin.

Question 3

Approximately what percent of babies in the United States are born prematurely?
 
  A) 6
  B) 12
  C) 21
  D) 28

Question 4

A baby born in the 39th week of a pregnancy is considered
 
  A) very premature.
  B) premature.
  C) on time.
  D) very late.

Question 5

A baby is considered low birth weight if it weighs less than how many pounds?
 
  A) 5
  B) 6
  C) 7
  D) 8