Describe the Type of Disability Called Inborn Errors of Metabolism

question 15

Essay

Describe the type of disability called inborn errors of metabolism.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

The hypothalamus is a region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that control body temperature, hunger, moods, release of hormones from many glands, especially the pituitary gland.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the ear that vibrates in response to sound and aids in the process of hearing.

Wave Frequency

The number of waves that pass a fixed point in unit time, typically measured in hertz (Hz).

Auditory Tube

Also called the eustachian tube; connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx for the equalization of pressure.