Karlin's Mother Has Multiple Sclerosis and Is Becoming Increasingly Dependent

question 89

Multiple Choice

Karlin's mother has multiple sclerosis and is becoming increasingly dependent on Karlin to meet her needs.This causes Karlin a great deal of frustration and she reacts with hostility and aggression,as she finds this an imposition on her time and energy.According to the research cited in the textbook,how old is Karlin most likely to be?

• A) 15-24
• B) 25-34
• C) 35-44
• D) 45-54

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Definitions:

Deuterostomes

Deuterostomes are a major group in the animal kingdom characterized by the development of the anus from the first opening in the embryo, with humans and other vertebrates being examples.

Protostomes

A clade of animals characterized by embryonic development in which the mouth forms before the anus during early embryogenesis.

Cladogram

A diagram used in cladistics which shows relations among organisms based on the presence of shared characteristics not found in their ancestors.

Bilateral Symmetry

A type of body symmetry where the body can be divided into identical left and right halves along a single plane.