Multiple Choice
Premature infants are at risk for phosphorus deficiency due to ____.
A) their poor absorption from the intestines
B) their higher need for the mineral and the insufficient amount in human milk
C) their highly active cytochrome P450 system
D) their poorly developed intestines
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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