Question

question 16
1 pts
what is one of the leading causes of infant brain damage shortly after birth?
lack of prenatal care
excessive crying
neonatal jaundice
lack of oxygen (hypoxia or anoxia)

Explanation:

Lack of oxygen (hypoxia or anoxia) during or shortly after birth can severely damage an infant's brain as the brain cells need a continuous supply of oxygen to function properly. Prenatal care mainly affects the overall - health during pregnancy, excessive crying is not a cause of brain damage, and neonatal jaundice usually does not lead to brain damage if properly managed.

Answer:

Lack of oxygen (hypoxia or anoxia)