Mark Was Not Cuddly as an Infant, and When He

question 80

Multiple Choice

Mark was not cuddly as an infant, and when he should have been learning to speak and interact with his classmates in day care, he instead stayed to himself, waving his hands in front of his face for long periods of time. He has never learned to speak and seems indifferent to other people. He becomes very distressed if anyone moves objects around in his room. Mark most likely has __________.

• A) mental retardation
• B) attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• C) childhood schizophrenia
• D) autism

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Definitions:

Glucosuria

The excretion of glucose in the urine, typically an indication of high blood sugar levels.

Glycosuria

The presence of glucose in the urine, often an indicator of uncontrolled diabetes or other metabolic conditions.

Urinary System

A group of organs in the body tasked with the elimination of waste products from the body through the production, storage, and expulsion of urine.

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

A diagnostic procedure where a thin scope with a camera is inserted through the mouth to view the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine.