Victoria Has Trouble Focusing in Class on Easy Tasks

question 355

Multiple Choice

Victoria has trouble focusing in class on easy tasks. She is always asking to go to the bathroom, and blurts out the answer to any question the teacher asks before she is asked to speak. Victoria most likely has

• A)post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• B)autistic spectrum disorder.
• C)attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
• D)Alzheimer's disease.
• E)an anxiety disorder.

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Definitions:

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A genetic disorder that increases the levels of a substance called phenylalanine in the blood, leading to intellectual disability and other health issues if untreated.

Gene-Environment Interactions

The complex interplay between an individual's genetic makeup and their environmental exposures, influencing various outcomes.

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A genetic disorder characterized by a defect in the enzyme responsible for breaking down phenylalanine, leading to harmful levels of phenylalanine in the body if not treated.

Certain Enzyme

"Certain Enzyme" is a nonspecific term referring to a specific enzyme out of the many thousands that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.