Mary and Jim Are Expecting a Child and Prenatal Diagnostic

question 59

Multiple Choice

Mary and Jim are expecting a child and prenatal diagnostic procedures have confirmed that the fetus has _____,a neural tube disorder that causes brain and spine abnormalities.Their physician has explained that this gene-linked abnormality could be treated with corrective surgery at birth,orthopedic devices,and physical or medical therapy.

• A)spina bifida
• B)Tay-Sachs disease
• C)phenylketonuria
• D)Huntington's disease

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Definitions:

Stable Economy

An economic condition characterized by predictability, low inflation, and minimal unemployment, indicating a healthy economic environment.

Say's Law

An economic theory proposing that supply creates its own demand, meaning production inherently creates the means to purchase other goods.

Keynesian Theory

Keynesian Theory is an economic theory stating that government intervention through fiscal and monetary policy is necessary to manage aggregate demand and address economic cycles.

Government Intervention

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