Low-birth-weight newborns are usually placed into a warmed crib because

A) warmth will reduce jaundice.
B) they have insufficient fat deposits to keep themselves warm.
C) warmth activates the sucking reflex.
D) warmth reduces the activity of the immune system.

Low-Birth-Weight

A term describing babies born weighing less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds), often associated with developmental and health risks.

Fat Deposits

Accumulations of adipose tissue in the body, which serve as energy storage but can lead to health issues like obesity if excessive.

Immune System

The body’s complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend against foreign substances, pathogens, and diseases.