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Darker skinned races tend to have more lanugo present at birth than those with light skin

A. True
B. False

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No, the statement that darker-skinned races tend to have more lanugo at birth than those with light skin is false.

Step-by-step explanation:

Lanugo is a fine, colorless hair that covers a fetus's face and body until it is shed close to the time of birth. The presence of lanugo at birth is not determined by the skin color or race of the baby. It is a normal part of fetal development and can be present in babies of all skin tones.

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