Matching -Epigenetic​

question 57

Multiple Choice

Matching
-Epigenetic​

• A)​The ability of the fetus to modify gene functions when exposed to adverse conditions
• B)The number of previous deliveries experienced by a woman
• C)​An eating disorder characterized by the compulsion to eat substances that are not food
• D)Marked by failure of spinal cord to close
• E)Heritable changes in gene function that do not entail a change in DNA sequence
• F)Absence of brain or spinal cord
• G)​Number of pregnancies a woman has experienced
• H)Caused by inadequate maternal intake of iodine during pregnancy
• I)A parasitic infection that can impair fetal brain development
• J)Severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

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Definitions:

Immaturity

The state of being not fully developed or grown, often referring to behavior, emotional state, or physical development.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

A sudden, unexplained death of a child less than one year of age, often during sleep.

Developmental Milestones

Key skills or activities, such as walking or talking, that mark significant progress in a child's growth.