Down syndrome is also known as trisomy-21 because individuals with Down syndrome ____.

A. have three distinct facial features by the 21st week of pregnancy
B. show three distinct temperament patterns by the 21st week of infancy
C. have a third chromosome on the 21st pair
D. have 21 genes on the 3rd pair of chromosomes


Ans: C. have a third chromosome on the 21st pair

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a. Skinner places too much stress on the subjective side of human behavior b. Rogers stresses the objective side of human behavior too much c. Skinner emphasizes the objective side of behavior too strongly d. Rogers and Skinner emphasize the objective side of behavior to strongly

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A. narcolepsy is often caused by depression. B. the anti-anxiety properties of these medications reduce narcolepsy. C. these medications suppress REM sleep that can trigger cataplexy. D. all of these are correct

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