A Consequence of Long-Term Untreated Infection by Otitis Media Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

A consequence of long-term untreated infection by otitis media is

• A)obsessive concern with taste and smell sensations.
• B)hearing loss, with retarded language development.
• C)blurry vision that retards the child's reading.
• D)compulsive viewing of television shows.

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Definitions:

Homozygous

Having inherited two genes of the same allelic form for a trait.

Allelic Form

Allelic form refers to the variant form of a gene that arises by mutation and is found at the same place on a chromosome as other alleles of the gene, leading to genetic diversity within a population.

Ontogenetic

Pertaining to the development of an individual organism or individual anatomical or behavioral characteristic from conception to maturity.

Monozygotic

Referring to twins developed from a single fertilized ovum, hence they are genetically identical.