Prader-Willi Syndrome Is Due to a Defective Transfer on Chromosome

question 117

Multiple Choice

Prader-Willi syndrome is due to a defective transfer on chromosome ___ from which parent?

• A)13,father
• B)15,father
• C)21,mother
• D)15,mother

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Definitions:

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, and more.

Intrinsic Regulation

The automatic adjustment mechanisms within organs and systems that maintain a stable internal environment without external intervention.

SA Node

Sinoatrial node, a group of cells located in the right atrium of the heart that generates electrical impulses to start each heartbeat.

Afterload

The pressure the heart must work against to eject blood during systole.