Regarding Hydrocephaly, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE?​

question 339

Multiple Choice

Regarding hydrocephaly, which of the following statements is FALSE?​

• A) ​About 10,000 hydrocephalic babies are born each year in the United States and Canada.
• B) ​A surgical procedure that drains the fluid from the brain cavities can prevent severe intellectual disability.
• C) ​Even with surgical treatment, children with hydrocephaly usually score below average on mental tests.
• D) ​Hydrocephaly is a hereditary condition caused by a sex-linked gene.

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