People with IQs Between 40 and 50 and Adaptive Behaviors

question 36

Multiple Choice

People with IQs between 40 and 50 and adaptive behaviors within the same functioning range would be described as having which degree of intellectual disabilitiy?

• A)moderate
• B)profound
• C)severe
• D)mild

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Definitions:

Carboxypeptidase

An enzyme that breaks down proteins by hydrolyzing the peptide bond at the carboxyl-terminal (C-terminal) end of the protein.

Pancreas

An organ in the digestive and endocrine system that produces several important hormones, including insulin, and enzymes to aid in digestion.

Peptidases

Enzymes that break down peptides into amino acids by cleaving the peptide bonds between amino acids.

Small Intestine

A part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine that absorbs nutrients and minerals from food.