Intellectual Disabilities Are Classified by Origin

question 24

Multiple Choice

Intellectual disabilities are classified by origin. Which term best describes the cause of Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome?

• A) perinatal
• B) prenatal
• C) genetic
• D) postnatal

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Definitions:

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

A type of tissue composed of multiple layers of cube-shaped cells, often found in sweat glands, mammary glands, and salivary glands.

Simple Squamous Epithelium

Simple squamous epithelium is a type of tissue composed of a single layer of flat cells that facilitates processes like diffusion and filtration, commonly found lining organs such as the alveoli in the lungs.

Pseudo-Stratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium

A type of epithelium that appears to be stratified but is actually a single layer of cells, with cilia on its surface, found in the respiratory tract.

Extreme Stretching

A form of physical exercise focusing on increasing flexibility by stretching muscles and ligaments beyond their normal capacity.