Infants are more likely to experience problems regulating acid - base balance because of several factors, including:
a. Lower amount of fluid intake and output in infants
b. Low rate of insensible water loss from skin
c. Decreased surface area relative to body volume
d. Inefficiency of infant kidney function
e. High residual volume of infant lungs

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***D*** ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Inefficiency of infant kidney function⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹Infants have immature kidneys that are less efficient at regulating acid-base balance, making them more susceptible to imbalances.⚹◊What specific physiological factors contribute to infants having difficulty regulating acid-base balance compared to adults?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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