Question

Immediately following birth, the newborn is covered with a thick, greasy substrate called:

a. Meconium
b. Vernix caseosa
c. Lanugo
d. Amniotic fluid

Answer 1

Vernix caseosa is the thick, greasy substrate that covers the newborn immediately after birth. It protects the newborn's skin from amniotic fluid.

Step-by-step explanation:

The thick, greasy substrate immediately following birth is called vernix caseosa. Vernix caseosa is a waxy coating that protects the newborn's skin from chapping or irritation caused by amniotic fluid. It is composed of dead skin cells and sebaceous secretions from the fetus.