Cite four syndromes/diseases that are acquired through X-linked inheritance. Are males or females at greater risk of these disorders?
What will be an ideal response?
Four syndromes or diseases that are acquired through X-linked inheritance include color blindness, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, fragile X syndrome, and hemophilia. Males are at significantly greater risk of all of these disorders.
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a. 2 b. 5 c. 8 d. 12
What role do biological factors play in the development of eating disorders?
What will be an ideal response?
The first U.S. hospital was established in 1713 in Boston
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Anne reports that after a heated argument with her spouse, her left leg has become paralyzed, although there is no medical cause. A clinician in the late 1800s would have diagnosed Anne with:
A) projection. B) neurosis. C) hysteria. D) repression.