Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Maple Syrup

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of maple syrup urine disease?

• A)non-hereditary enzyme defect
• B)decreased levels of Val,Leu,and Ile and their corresponding a-keto acids in blood and urine
• C)elevated blood levels of acetoacetate and b-hydroxybutyrate
• D)fatal without detection and treatment

---

Definitions:

Resting State

A condition or phase in which the brain is not engaged in focused mental activity and shows a default pattern of connectivity.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain, vital for transmitting nerve signals between the brain and the body.

Central Nervous

The Central Nervous System (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord, playing a crucial role in controlling bodily functions and processing information.

Somatic Nervous

A component of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body and transmits sensory and motor information to and from the central nervous system.