Which of the following does NOT explain why infants have a higher risk of dehydration than healthy young and middle-aged adults?
A) Infants excrete urine at a higher rate than adults.
B) Infants have a greater ratio of body surface area to core body areas.
C) Infants respond more dramatically to heat and cold than adults.
D) Infants have a lower proportion of body water than adults.

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The other three options all explain why infants have a higher risk of dehydration compared to healthy young and middle-aged adults. Infants excrete urine at a higher rate, they have a greater ratio of body surface area to core body areas which means they lose more water through their skin, and they respond more dramatically to heat and cold which can affect their hydration levels. However, infants actually have a higher proportion of body water than adults, so D is the option that does not explain why they are at a higher risk of dehydration.

Which of the Following Does NOT Explain Why Infants Have