Which of the Following Criteria Should Be Met for a Disorder

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following criteria should be met for a disorder to be included in a newborn screening program?

• A) The disorder must be fairly common
• B) The test for the disorder must have high sensitivity
• C) The test for the disorder must have high specificity
• D) There must be an intervention available for the disorder
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Stem Cell

Type of cell that acts as a source for other types of cells; capable of continuously dividing.

Skin Cell

Cells that make up the outer layer of the skin, playing a key role in protection, sensation, and temperature regulation.

Telomerase

An enzyme that adds telomeric sequences to the ends of chromosomes, providing a mechanism for maintaining chromosome length and integrity in certain cells like germ and stem cells.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms.