Parents of a 3-Month-Old Infant Bring Him to the Emergency

question 27

Multiple Choice

Parents of a 3-month-old infant bring him to the emergency room (ER) after he has had a seizure.He has muscle rigidity,and the parents report they are of Jewish ancestry.For what genetic disease should this infant be screened?

• A) Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
• B) Congenital encephalopathy
• C) Tay-Sachs disease
• D) PKU

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Definitions:

Glands

Specialized organs in the body that secrete hormones directly into the blood or tissues, playing vital roles in various physiological functions.

Patriarchal Societies

Social systems in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Matriarchal Societies

Communities or societies where power and inheritance are passed through the female line, and women hold primary positions of authority.

Egalitarian Societies

Communities or societies that emphasize equality for all members, minimizing hierarchy and differences in wealth, status, and power.