An Individual with Otherwise Normal Features, but Having Very Short

question 79

Multiple Choice

An individual with otherwise normal features, but having very short limbs, may have a condition known as ________, in which epiphyseal cartilages grow unusually slowly.

• A) gigantism
• B) achondroplasia
• C) Marfan's syndrome
• D) osteomalacia
• E) rickets

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Definitions:

Breast Milk

The milk produced by a human mother's breasts, providing optimal nutrition for infants.

Immunoglobulin

A type of antibody produced by the immune system to fight infections and diseases.

Allergic Reaction

An immune response to a substance (allergen) that results in symptoms such as itching, swelling, and difficulty breathing.

IgE

Immunoglobulin E, a class of antibodies produced by the immune system in response to allergens.