Dr. Branch tells his pregnant patient, Because you are 38 years old, we are going to do amniocentesis to see whether there is a normal number of chromosomes in your baby. What disorder is Dr. Branch concerned about?
a. phenylketonuria (PKU)
b. nongenetic biogenic retardation
c. Down syndrome
d. fetal alcohol syndrome
Question 2
Bud, age 10, was born with short fingers, slanted eyes, and a protruding tongue. He is moderately intellectually disabled. His parents were both in their forties when he was born. He probably has the form of intellectual disability called ____ and he has a high likelihood of developing ____.
a. Alzheimer's disease; fetal alcohol syndrome
b. Down syndrome; heart problems
c. fetal alcohol syndrome; Alzheimer's disease
d. microcephaly; heart problems
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