Facial abnormalities such as a small mouth, smooth philtrum, and micrognathia may indicate further defects in which other organ?

A. Gonads
B. Heart
C. Liver
D. Lungs
E. Spleen


Answer: B. Heart

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

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The ________ are the male gonads.

A) scrotum B) testes C) urethra D) penis

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Which of the following statements is true?

a. Gene mutations occur independently of each other. b. Gene mutations are relatively rare. c. Ionizing radiation causes chromosomal damage and free radical formation. d. Mutations are random; that is, it is impossible to predict exactly when a specific gene will mutate, but an expected frequency can be assigned. e. All of these are true

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