A News Reporter Defines Neurodevelopmental Disorder as "Relatively Mild Childhood

question 14

Multiple Choice

A news reporter defines neurodevelopmental disorder as "relatively mild childhood disorders that affect social interactions and communication skills. These disorders involve hallucinations or delusions but involve behavioral abnormalities that are not normally seen in any developmental stage." What portion of this statement is accurate ?

• A) It is accurate to say that these disorders are relatively mild.
• B) It is accurate to say that these disorders involve hallucinations or delusions.
• C) It is accurate to say that these disorders affect social interactions and communication skills.
• D) It is accurate to say that these disorders involve abnormalities that are expressed in early adulthood.

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Definitions:

Mitosis

The division of a cell resulting in two descendant cells, each inheriting an identical count and form of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical in the growth of regular tissues.

Tumor Suppressor

A gene that regulates a cell during cell growth and division, and when malfunctioning, can lead to cell growth unregulated and potentially result in cancer.

Malignant Neoplasm

A cancerous tumor characterized by uncontrolled growth and potential to spread to other parts of the body.

Telomeres

The protective structures located at the ends of linear chromosomes, consisting of repetitive nucleotide sequences that protect the chromosome from degradation and fusion with neighboring chromosomes.