A Newborn Assessment Shows Separated Sagittal Suture,oblique Palpebral Fissures,depressed Nasal

question 18

Multiple Choice

A newborn assessment shows separated sagittal suture,oblique palpebral fissures,depressed nasal bridge,protruding tongue,and transverse palmar creases.These findings are most suggestive of:

• A)Microcephaly.
• B)Down syndrome.
• C)Cerebral palsy.
• D)Fragile X syndrome.

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Definitions:

Polychaetes

Marine annelid worms known for their bristled segments, diverse in marine environments.

Parapodia

Paired, lateral appendages found on each segment of polychaetes and some other annelids, used for locomotion and sometimes respiratory functions.

Radula

A rasping, tongue-like organ found in many molluscs, used for feeding by scraping or cutting food before ingestion.

Earthworms

Terrestrial invertebrate worms belonging to the phylum Annelida, known for their role in aerating soil and breaking down organic matter.