temperature instability

Why Are Newborns Prone to Temperature Instability?

Newborns have several characteristics that make them prone to temperature instability:
Limited fat stores for insulation
High surface area to volume ratio
Underdeveloped sweat glands and shivering mechanism
Immature nervous system for regulating body temperature

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