What is the relationship of genetics to Huntington's disease?
a. It is caused by a dominant gene on the X chromosome
b. It is caused by a dominant gene on chromosome 4.
c. It is caused by a recessive gene on one of the autosomal chromosomes.
d. There is no evidence linking Huntington's disease to any gene.
b
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A. post-amputation traumatic B. hysterical extremity C. neurogenic D. phantom limb
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A. hypnogogic hallucination B. hypnic hallucination C. hypnic jerk D. hypnotic jerk
The earliest detection of fetal abnormalities is possible with the use of
a. amniocentesis. b. ultrasound. c. chorionic villus sampling. d. fetoscopy.
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A. fidelity B. social norms C. parental investment D. paternal uncertainty