An infant who has not begun breathing within five minutes after birth may suffer brain damage due to
A) hypothermia.
B) anoxia.
C) hyperphagia.
D) anorexia.

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Anoxia, or lack of oxygen, is the most likely cause of brain damage in an infant who has not begun breathing within five minutes after birth. Hypothermia (too cold), hyperphagia (excessive eating), and anorexia (lack of appetite) are not related to this specific situation.

An Infant Who Has Not Begun Breathing Within Five Minutes