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The CHL (Crown-Heel Length) of the newborn is about:

a. 50 cm
b. 25 cm
c. 60 cm
d. 30 cm

Answer :

A. 50cm. The CHL of a newborn is approximately 51 cm. Therefore, the correct answer is option a: 50 cm. This length is measured from head-to-toe after birth.

The CHL (Crown-to-Heel Length) of a newborn typically refers to the total length of the baby from the top of the head to the heel. At birth, the average length of a full-term newborn is approximately 51 cm (20 inches). Hence, the correct answer is option a: 50 cm.