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The following factors contribute to hypothermia in preterm babies except

A
Decreased subcutaneous fat and brown fat
B
Large surface area in relation to body weight
C
Less oxygen consumption
D
Increased muscular activity
High-Yield Explanation
Increased muscular activity generates heat. Increased physical activity(crying, increased body movements) is a compensatory mechanism to generate heat in a neonate on exposure to cold and wet environment. Reference : page 143 Ghai Essential Pediatrics 8th edition

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