Author Question: Children who suffer severe protein and calorie shortages at any age may experience stunted growth, a ... (Read 64 times)

ARLKQ

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 571
Children who suffer severe protein and calorie shortages at any age may experience stunted growth, a protuberant belly, and extreme apathy. This severe starvation syndrome is called
 
  a. lowest observable effect.
  b. kwashiorkor.
  c. Huntington's disease.
  d. proximo-distal development.

Question 2

Of the following, which is the most accurate example of coaction?
 
  a. Genes that are related to a specific disorder may be expressed phenotypically only in a certain kind of environment.
  b. Genes for a disorder that are on the X-chromosome will only be expressed in females.
  c. The environment and the genes have an equal influence on a disorder.
  d. Genes will have a greater influence on the development of a disorder when the genes are dominant.



efwsefaw

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 351
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.

Did you know?

Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.

Did you know?

In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.

Did you know?

Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.

Did you know?

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Risperdal, an adult antipsychotic drug, for the symptomatic treatment of irritability in children and adolescents with autism. The approval is the first for the use of a drug to treat behaviors associated with autism in children. These behaviors are included under the general heading of irritability and include aggression, deliberate self-injury, and temper tantrums.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library