Which Term Best Describes a Disorder Caused by Abnormalities in the Genetic

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Multiple Choice

Which term best describes a disorder caused by abnormalities in the genetic makeup transmitted from parent to offspring?

• A) Anomaly
• B) Inherited
• C) Congenital
• D) Developmental

Examine legislation and initiatives aimed at reforming the federal bureaucracy.

Understand the concept and necessity of bureaucracy.

Identify the roles and responsibilities of cabinet-level departments and their secretaries.

Discuss the mechanisms through which Congress exercises control over the bureaucracy.

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Definitions:

Macrophages

A type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests cellular debris, foreign substances, and pathogens.

Natural Killer Cells

A type of lymphocyte part of the innate immune system, responsible for the early defense against infected or cancerous cells by inducing apoptosis.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system in response to antigens, which are harmful substances, helping to neutralize or destroy them.

Innate Immunity

The body's first line of defense against infection that includes physical barriers, immune cells, and proteins, responding to pathogens in a generic way.