This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Rett syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by: a. damage that occurs to underdeveloped lungs ... (Read 64 times)

Mimi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 542
Rett syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by:
 a. damage that occurs to underdeveloped lungs resulting in breathing that requires extra effort.
  b. a genetic change on the X chromosome resulting in severe neurological delays.
  c. damage to the part of the brain controlling movement of the legs, interfering with muscle control and ambulation.
  d. damage to chromosome 7 that interferes with all the exocrine functions in the body.
  e. destruction of the infection-fighting abilities of the body by a virus.

Question 2

A disorder where head growth is reduced starting in the toddler years is called _____.
 a. Prader-Willi syndrome
  b. Rett syndrome
  c. cerebral palsy
  d. autism
  e. Down syndrome



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ashely1112

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 347
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b





 

Did you know?

In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.

Did you know?

Pope Sylvester II tried to introduce Arabic numbers into Europe between the years 999 and 1003, but their use did not catch on for a few more centuries, and Roman numerals continued to be the primary number system.

Did you know?

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system destroys its own healthy tissues. When this occurs, white blood cells cannot distinguish between pathogens and normal cells.

Did you know?

Approximately 15–25% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. However, many miscarriages often occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant.

Did you know?

Asthma-like symptoms were first recorded about 3,500 years ago in Egypt. The first manuscript specifically written about asthma was in the year 1190, describing a condition characterized by sudden breathlessness. The treatments listed in this manuscript include chicken soup, herbs, and sexual abstinence.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library