The Most Widespread Use of Postnatal Testing for Genetic Disease

question 16

Multiple Choice

The most widespread use of postnatal testing for genetic disease is the routine screening of newborns for inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) .Which conditions are considered metabolic disorders?
(Select all that apply) .

• A) Phenylketonuria (PKU)
• B) Galactosemia
• C) Hemoglobinopathy
• D) Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
• E) Rubella

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Definitions:

Attachment

An emotional bond that forms between individuals, influencing personal development and behaviors in relationships.

Bonding

The process of forming a close interpersonal relationship through emotional attachment, often seen between parents and their children, friends, or romantic partners.

Strange Situation

A procedure developed in psychology to assess attachment relationships between a caregiver and child, through a series of introductions, separations, and reunions.

Mary Ainsworth

A developmental psychologist best known for her work on the emotional bonds between children and their caregivers, including the Strange Situation protocol for assessing infant attachment.