This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
A premature infant is more likely than a full term infant to - 
Select and explain. 
A. Suffer from jaundice of hepatic origin, B. Maintain in normal body temperature in a cold environment, C. Excrete urine with a uniform specific gravity, D. Suffer from anaemia
A: Suffer from jaundice of hepatic origin
Answer: A: Suffer from jaundice of hepatic origin 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Suffer from jaundice of hepatic origin liver of premature (preterm) neonate is functionally immature that leads to hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia (jaundice) and poor detoxification of drugs. Problems of preterm (premature) babies o Bih asphyxia o ARDS (Hyaline membrane dis) o Hyperbilirubinemia o Hypothermia o Apenia o Hypoglycemia o Feeding difficulties o Intraventricular hemorrhage o Hypocalcemia o Infections o Necrotising enterocolitis o Hypoproteinemia o Respiratory distress o Metabolic acidosis Note ? Problems of preterm small for date babies include problems of both i.e. problems of preterm and problems of small for date.