Dr. Branch tells his pregnant patient, "Because you are 38 years old, we strongly recommend amniocentesis to see whether there is a normal number of chromosomes in your baby." What disorder is Dr. Branch concerned about?

a. phenylketonuria (PKU) c. Down syndrome
b. nongenetic biogenic retardation d. fetal alcohol syndrome


C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Regarding night terrors, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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