What Marks on a Baby's Skin May Indicate an Underlying

question 9

Multiple Choice

What marks on a baby's skin may indicate an underlying problem that requires notification of a physician?

• A)Mongolian spots on the back
• B)Telangiectatic nevi on the nose or nape of the neck
• C)Petechiae scattered over the infant's body
• D)Erythema toxicum anywhere on the body

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Definitions:

Defective Alleles

Variant forms of a gene that may cause a malfunction or absence of the gene's normal function.

Genetic

Relating to genes or heredity, encompassing the study of how traits and characteristics are transmitted from parents to offspring.

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, resulting in a distinctive set of physical and intellectual traits.

Extra Chromosome

A genetic condition where an individual has more than the usual number of chromosomes, leading to developmental differences and physical anomalies.