Which of the Following Conditions Is/are Associated with Abnormal Telomerase

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions is/are associated with abnormal telomerase activity resulting in premature aging?

• A)Down syndrome
• B)Patau syndrome
• C)Cri-du chat syndrome
• D)Werner syndrome

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Definitions:

Ventromedial

Relating to the lower-middle region of a structure or organ, often used in neuroanatomy to describe specific brain regions involved in regulating emotions and decision-making.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of various bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, and the release of certain hormones.

Paraventricular

Pertaining to a region around or near a ventricle in the brain, often referring to the paraventricular nucleus in the hypothalamus involved in regulating stress and appetite.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger.