Down syndrome (trisomy-21) results from _________.
A. a mutagen
B. nondisjunction
C. a teratogen
D. a sex-linked mutation
E. an autosomal recessive allele
B. nondisjunction
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A) coughing B) hoarseness C) sneezing D) suffocation E) impaired swallowing
The totality of motor processes involved in the planning and execution of sequences of overlapping gestures which result in speech refers to
a) phonology b) phonetics c) articulation d) phonotactics
Bursae can be found in all of the following areas except
A) tendons. B) ligaments. C) within connective tissue exposed to friction or pressure. D) around blood vessels. E) around many synovial joints.
The metabolic condition called ________ results from the destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas due to an autoimmune response.
A. gestational diabetes B. beta cell diabetes C. Type 1 diabetes D. Type 2 diabetes E. insulin-independent diabetes mellitus