Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Digestive System of a Newborn

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the digestive system of a newborn is true?

A) The infant may lose 15% to 20% of his body weight in the first week.
B) The pH of the stomach is nearly neutral, but increases in acidity after birth.
C) The liver of the newborn is functionally mature.
D) The ability to digest lactose does not occur until 48 hours after birth.
E) All foods can be digested at birth.