Which of the following is a valid explanation as to why children are at a higher risk to health effects relating to environmental hazards?

Children’s immune systems are still developing, so they may be less able to defend against harmful substances and the health effects those substances can cause. This makes “Children’s immune systems are not fully developed” a valid explanation. The other choices describe breathing or exposure patterns that do not correctly explain children’s increased vulnerability.

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