Chapter 6, Problem 3IA

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The lack of subcutaneous fat and higher surface area than the body volume in infants affect their ability to regulate body temperature.

Introduction:

An infant has an underdeveloped nervous system. Thus, it cannot regulate the body temperature properly. Moreover, lack of subcutaneous fat and larger surface area makes the infant prone to hypothermia. Hypothermia is a condition where the body temperature falls below the normal body temperature.