The Cheese-Like,whitish Substance That Fuses with the Epidermis and Serves

question 33

Multiple Choice

The cheese-like,whitish substance that fuses with the epidermis and serves as a protective coating is called:

• A) vernix caseosa.
• B) surfactant.
• C) caput succedaneum.
• D) acrocyanosis.

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Definitions:

Fragile X Syndrome

A genetic condition that causes a range of developmental problems including learning disabilities and cognitive impairment, linked to a mutation of the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome.

Gene

A unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, X and Y, with the X chromosome carrying genes essential for the development of female physical characteristics and playing a role in male development as well.

Brain Development

The process by which the nervous system, including the brain, grows, matures, and learns, starting from before birth and continuing into adulthood.