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biggirl4568

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on: Jun 22, 2018
The term congenital refers to a
 
  a. genetic metabolic error of the brain.
  b. condition present at birth.
  c. condition in which a fetus has both male and female internal reproductive structures.
  d. neurological condition that appears during puberty.
  e. condition that is inherited from the mother.

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Which of the following is true of Down syndrome (DS)?
 
  a. The brains of DS people are approximately 10 percent lighter than those of normal people.
  b. A DS person may be exceptionally talented in a particular area in spite of general mental retardation.
  c. People with DS have no distinguishing physical characteristics.
  d. People with DS often fail to learn to talk.
  e. The incidence of DS is 1 in 10,000 in the United States.


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ladyjames123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. condition present at birth.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a. The brains of DS people are approximately 10 percent lighter than those of normal people.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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