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Compared to an adult, a newborn breathes

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Compared to an adult a newborn breathes:
Half as often
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COMPARED TO AN ADULT A NEW BORN BREATHS FASTER BEACAUSE THE LUNGS ARE MUCH SMALLER LEAVING LESS ROOM FOR AIR TO FILL THE LUNGS AND LES AIR TO LEAVE THE LUNGS
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