This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: High-Risk Infant - Prematurity & Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Subject name: Pediatrics
All of the following are features of prematurity in a neonate, except: 
Select and explain. 
A. No creases on sole, B. Abundant lanugo, C. Thick ear cartilage, D. Empty scrotum
C: Thick ear cartilage
Answer: C: Thick ear cartilage 
Explanation: c. Thick ear cartilage(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 789-791, Ghai 8/e p 138-140)The ears in a premature neonate are soft and flat with ear cartilage being deficient and pliant (and not thick)