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What percentage of total body heat production is the neonatal brain responsible for?
A. 10-20%
B. 25-35%
C. 40-50%
D. 70-80%
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Answer
The answer is C. Neonates have relatively large heads that are responsible for a large portion of their oxygen consumption and heat production. The brain is responsible for about 40-50% of the neonates total heat production. This is why wrapping the neonate's head in an insulted or plastic bag can reduce the total body heat loss tremendously.[1]
Notes
- ↑ Rowe MI, Weinberg G, Andrews W. Reduction of neonatal heat loss by an insulated head cover. J Pediatr Surg. 1983 Dec;18(6):909-13.
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