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How Does a Brainstem Abnormality Contribute to the Risk of SIDS

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How does a brainstem abnormality contribute to the risk of SIDS when an infant is placed on his stomach to sleep?


A) It decreases the infant's arousal and head turning responses during times of asphyxia.
B) It decreases the infant's respiratory drive during NREM sleep.
C) It increases periods of apnea, resulting in hypoxia and unconsciousness.
D) It increases the risk of aspiration and airway obstruction.

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