What Is a Reasonable Conclusion as to How a Child

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is a reasonable conclusion as to how a child can be born with an abnormality to their thyroid gland and their digestive system?

• A)During pregnancy the mother came into contact with a substance that caused developmental problems to the embryos endoderm layer.Disruption of the endoderm layer during embryonic development can lead to problems with the lining of the digestive and respiratory tract as well as the thyroid and parathyroid glands.
• B)During pregnancy the mother came into contact with a substance that caused developmental problems to the embryos mesoderm layer.Disruption of the endoderm layer during embryonic development can lead to problems with the lining of the digestive and respiratory tract as well as the thyroid and parathyroid glands.
• C)During pregnancy the mother came into contact with a substance that caused developmental problems to the embryos ectoderm layer.Disruption of the endoderm layer during embryonic development can lead to problems with the lining of the digestive and respiratory tract as well as the thyroid and parathyroid glands.
• D)The sperm from the father contained an abnormal amount of human growth hormone that can lead to developmental problems with the embryo.
• E)During delivery the child was exposed to the herpes virus that can lead to developmental problems associated with the thyroid as well as the digestive system.

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Definitions:

Blood Flow

The continuous movement of blood through the circulatory system of the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues while removing waste products.

Arrhythmia

An irregularity or abnormality in the heart's rhythm, which can range from harmless to life-threatening.

SA Node

Sinoatrial Node; the heart’s natural pacemaker, responsible for initiating the electrical impulses that determine the heart rate.

Pulse Oximetry

A non-invasive method to measure the oxygen saturation level of the blood using a device attached usually to a fingertip.