Which Statement About Phenylketonuria (PKU)is True

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which statement about phenylketonuria (PKU) is true?

• A)It only causes intellectual disabilities.
• B)It is the only known genetically determined metabolic disorder.
• C)It requires a life-long special diet for treatment.
• D)It goes away in late childhood.

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Definitions:

Hysteria

An outdated term for a psychological disorder characterized by extreme emotional excess, but now more accurately described in terms of specific anxiety disorders or psychosomatic symptoms.

Intellectual Achievement

Refers to significant accomplishments or contributions in the fields of knowledge, art, science, or technology, achieved through intellectual effort.

Superiority Complex

A psychological defense mechanism in which a person's feelings of superiority counter or conceal their feelings of inferiority.

Social Interest

A concept in psychology referring to an individual's inclination towards empathy, cooperation, and concern for the welfare of others.