Newborns Are Required by All 50 States to Get 29

question 24

Multiple Choice

Newborns are required by all 50 states to get 29 different genetic tests. What is the benefit of these tests?

• A) The test results help insurance companies to determine whether a child is eligible for coverage.
• B) Knowing about a condition before its symptoms arise allows doctors to take preventative measures.
• C) Genetic tests can clearly demonstrate whether or not a mother used drugs during pregnancy.
• D) These genetic tests determine the true paternity (father) of every child born.

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement and involved in functions such as reasoning, planning, and problem-solving.

Brain

The organ in the head of an organism that controls its actions, thoughts, feelings, and interactions with the environment.

Occipital

Pertaining to the occipital lobe, a region of the brain responsible for processing visual information.

Hypothalamus

A small region at the base of the brain crucial for hormone production and regulation, impacting physiological states and behaviors.