Which of the Following Is a Syndrome That Affects a Large

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a syndrome that affects a large number of babies in the United States,causes severe brain damage,and includes symptoms such as brain swelling and hemorrhaging?

• A)Tay-Sachs syndrome
• B)shaken baby syndrome
• C)Shy Drager syndrome
• D)Down syndrome

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Definitions:

Mitochondria

Organelles found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells that generate most of the cell's supply of ATP, used as a source of chemical energy.

Mitochondrial Matrix

The innermost compartment of mitochondria, filled with enzymes that are involved in energy production through the citric acid cycle.

Intermembrane Space

The region located between the inner and outer membranes of a mitochondrion or a chloroplast.

Cytoplasm

The gel-like substance enclosed within the cell membrane of all cell types, containing all organelles except the nucleus; involved in cellular processes such as growth and metabolism.