Liesl Is Working on a Research Grant That Aims to Identify

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Multiple Choice

Liesl is working on a research grant that aims to identify the specific genes involved in autism.She and her colleagues want to understand how these genes work to produce the symptoms associated with autism in all its varying degrees.Liesl is involved in the study of

• A)psychiatry.
• B)child psychology.
• C)behavior genetics.
• D)molecular genetics.

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Definitions:

Tympany

A drum-like sound produced during percussion of a body cavity with significant air content, often heard in the abdomen.

Xiphoid Process

The small, cartilaginous projection at the lower end of the sternum, which can become ossified in adults.

Aortic Pulsations

The rhythmic expansion and contraction felt over the aorta, reflecting the heartbeat and blood flow.

Peristalsis

The coordinated, rhythmic contractions of smooth muscle that occur in the digestive tract to move food and waste products through the body.