Simon Was Diagnosed in Childhood with a Condition Called CIPA

question 241

Multiple Choice

Simon was diagnosed in childhood with a condition called CIPA, which stands for congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis. This means that, in addition to being unable to feel pain, Simon is also unable to __________.

• A) perspire
• B) salivate
• C) urinate
• D) produce tears when crying

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