The Condition Known as Cri- Du- Chat Syndrome in Humans

question 20

Multiple Choice

The condition known as cri- du- chat syndrome in humans has a genetic constitution designated as ____.

• A)trisomy
• B)46,5p-
• C)45,X
• D)heteroplasmy
• E)triploidy

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Definitions:

Neuropeptide Y

A neurotransmitter involved in various physiological processes, including stress response, appetite control, and energy balance.

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important source of energy in living organisms and a component of many carbohydrates.

Glucoreceptors

Receptors in the brain (in the area of the hypothalamus) that detect the amount of glucose in the bloodstream.

Insulin Release

is the process by which the pancreas secretes insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.