mortality/aging
• ~80% of newborns die within 24 hrs
• surviving newborns reach adulthood and appear healthy while most of their offspring survive with no problems
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respiratory system
• ~80% of newborns show respiratory problems
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growth/size/body
• ~80% of newborns display a cleft secondary palate
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• ~80% of newborns display abdominal distension
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craniofacial
• ~80% of newborns display a cleft secondary palate
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digestive/alimentary system
• ~80% of newborns display a cleft secondary palate
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skeleton
• the stylohyoid ligament is chondrified
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