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Why neonate's BP is lower than adult's BP(1/2 of adults value),while cardiac output and heart rate are higher than adults. And what is the meaning of 'heterozygous positive male" in Rhesus system?
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The cirulating blood volume is less in neonates as compared to adults.
Rh-positive persons are either heterozygous(D+d-) or homozygous dominant (D+D+), and Rh-negative persons are homozygous recessive(d-d-).
Rh postivity is an autosmonal dominant trait.
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