NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

Which of the following distinguishes children from adults?
  1. Less subcutaneous fat
  2. Larger body surface-to-weight ratio
  3. Thinner skin than that of adults
  4. All of the above.
Explanation
Answer: D - All three features distinguish children from adults. Children have less subcutaneous fat, larger body surface-to-weight ratio, and thinner skin than that of adults. This makes thermoregulation more difficult; in particular, they have a difficult time staying warm.
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