When an infant is born with a genetic disorder, it is appropriate to advise the parents that
A) not all genetic disorders are inherited.
B) experiences the mother had during pregnancy are probably not related.
C) it is likely that the mother drank alcohol during early cell division.
D) the disorder has probably occurred in the family before.
B
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a. Mores b. Norms c. Culture d. Social learning
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a. situational b. maturational c. reactive d. adventitious
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1. Biographical data 2. Chief complaint 3. Past medical history 4. Social history
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A. Shivering B. Vasoconstriction C. Metabolism of brown fat D. Decrease in muscle activity