The Incidence Rate of Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorders Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

The incidence rate of autism and autistic spectrum disorders is rising.Long-term epidemiological research at the University of California-Davis continues to investigate the cause,and their study focuses on which of the following?

• A)Genetic and environmental factors
• B)Pediatric vaccines
• C)Type of parenting
• D)Parent-child relationships

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Definitions:

Fovea

A small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest, responsible for sharp central vision.

Lens

A transparent optical component that focuses or disperses light rays, used in devices like cameras, glasses, and microscopes.

Transparent Disc

A disc-shaped object made from a material that allows light to pass through it without scattering, making the material itself nearly invisible but still physically present.

Iris

The colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil and thus the amount of light that enters the eye.