You Are Examining Ms

question 28

Multiple Choice

You are examining Ms. L, age 78 years. You find a sunken appearance of her eyes, cheeks, and temporal areas. Her skin is dry, and her nose appears sharp. This description of Ms. L's facies is associated with:

• A) cutis laxa syndrome.
• B) Hurler syndrome.
• C) old age.
• D) terminal illness.

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Definitions:

Genetic Influence

The impact of genes passed down from parents to offspring on various traits and behaviors, indicating a hereditary component.

Genetic Influence

The impact of genes inherited from parents on the physical and psychological traits of an individual.

Genetic Basis

The underlying genetic makeup or genomic foundation that contributes to the physical and behavioral traits of an organism.

Natural Selection

A process in evolutionary biology where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.