Which of the Following Diseases Is Screened for in All

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following diseases is screened for in all newborns?

• A) Epilepsy
• B) Tay-Sachs disease
• C) Pica
• D) Phenylketonuria (PKU)

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