The Cries of Brain-Damaged Babies and Those Who Have Experienced

question 28

Multiple Choice

The cries of brain-damaged babies and those who have experienced prenatal and birth complications are often __________ than those of healthy infants.

• A) quieter
• B) longer in duration
• C) more shrill and piercing
• D) more muffled

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Definitions:

Childhood Cancer

encompasses the various types of cancer that occur in children, often presenting unique challenges due to the impact on growth, development, and treatment outcomes.

Discordant

Describes pairs in which one member is exposed to a certain factor or condition and the other is not, often used in studies to understand the impact of variables on outcomes.

Autosomal Dominant

A pattern of inheritance where a mutation in just one of the two copies of a gene is sufficient to cause a genetic disorder.

Huntington Disease

A genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, leading to physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms.