Which Is a Disorder That Causes a Severe Birth Defect

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which is a disorder that causes a severe birth defect that culminates in death by the age of 5 years?

• A) Down syndrome
• B) Edwards syndrome
• C) Tay Sachs
• D) Patau syndrome

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Definitions:

Long-Term Memory

A cognitive system responsible for the storage and retrieval of information over an extended period.

Sensory Memory

A memory store thought to hold on to incoming sensory information for very brief periods. A different sensory memory store is hypothesized for each sensory system.

Information Repository

A centralized place where data is stored and managed, making it accessible for retrieval and use for various purposes.

Short-Term Memory

Short-term memory refers to the capacity for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.