Abnormal Facial Features Such as Narrow Openings Between the Upper

question 53

Multiple Choice

Abnormal facial features such as narrow openings between the upper and lower eyelids, a thin border on the upper edge of the lip, and the presence of a smooth ridge between the nose and lips are characteristics of infants _____.

• A) with acute renal dysfunction
• B) with neural tube birth defects
• C) with fetal alcohol syndrome
• D) whose mothers have gestational diabetes
• E) whose mothers have eating disorders

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Definitions:

Schwann Cells

Glial cells in the peripheral nervous system that wrap around axons, providing insulation (myelin) and support for nerve conduction.

Nerve Damage

Nerve damage involves harm or injury to nerve cells or fibers, leading to loss of function, pain, or numbness in the affected area of the body.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell, fundamental in the nervous system for sending and receiving information through electrical and chemical signals.

Epigenetic Influences

Refer to external modifications to DNA that turn genes on or off without changing the DNA sequence itself, affecting how cells read genes.