This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: New Born Infants, Subject name: Pediatrics
APGAR scoring includes all except 
Select and explain. 
A. Heart rate, B. Respiratory rate, C. Muscle tone, D. Color of body
B: Respiratory rate
Answer: B: Respiratory rate 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Respiratory Rate APGAR Scoring* APGAR Score is a quantitative method for assessing infants respiratory, circulatory and neurological status : APGAR Score 012* Respiratory effortNoneSlow irregularGood, crying* Heart rate (pulse)Absent< 100> 100* Color of the body (Appearance)Blue or paleBody pink extremities bluePink* Muscle tone (Activity)FlaccidSome flexionActively moving extremity* Reflex stimulation (Grimace) or putting catheter in nose.No responseGrimaceCries, coughs or sneezesScoring for APGAR Score* Total score = 10* No depression = 7-10* Mild depression = 4-6* Severe depression = 0-3