Which of the Following Is a Genetic Disease That Can

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a genetic disease that can be detected in newborn babies by routine medical testing with the resulting intellectual disability being prevented by placing the child on a diet low in a substance the child's body can't handle?

• A)phenylketonuria (PKU)
• B)fragile X syndrome
• C)Down syndrome
• D)cretinism

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the body, regulating functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Peripheral Nervous System

The portion of the nervous system lying outside the brain and spinal cord, which includes nerves that branch out to the rest of the body, facilitating communication between the body and central nervous system.

Central Nervous System

The primary information-processing center of the body, consisting of the brain and spinal cord.

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.