Some drugs are excreted in breast milk, which can be dangerous to the infant because infants have ________ body systems and cannot metabolize and excrete drugs that are safe for the mother.

Metabolize

The process by which living organisms transform food into energy and building blocks for cells, or breaking down of substances to excrete waste.

Body Systems

Organized groups of tissues that work together to perform complex functions for the body, such as the circulatory, digestive, and nervous systems.

Breast Milk

The milk produced by human mammary glands, specifically designed to nourish infants with necessary nutrients for growth and development.