In comparison with the term infant, the preterm infant has:
A) More subcutaneous fat.
B) Well-developed flexor muscles.
C) Few blood vessels visible through the skin.
D) Greater surface area in proportion to weight.

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Preterm infants have greater surface area in proportion to their weight. More subcutaneous fat, well-developed flexor muscles, and few blood vessels visible through the skin are more characteristic of a term infant.

In Comparison with the Term Infant, the Preterm Infant Has