Prader-Willi Syndrome Causes a Chromosomal Defect That Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

Prader-Willi syndrome causes a chromosomal defect that is:

• A) Initiated by postnatal exposure to a virus
• B) Inherited from the father
• C) Related to maternal alcohol abuse
• D) Transferred from mother to child

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the glands in the endocrine system, affecting many different processes throughout the body.

Cerebellum

A major structure of the hindbrain crucial for motor control, coordination, precision, and timing of movements.

Precise Timing

The exact or very accurate measurement or control of time intervals.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control, and it may also be involved in some cognitive functions such as attention and language.