Cleft Palate Is a Hereditary Condition in Which the Maxillae

question 13

Multiple Choice

Cleft palate is a hereditary condition in which the maxillae do not completely fuse before birth. Which of the following activities likely will be more difficult with cleft palate?

• A) eating and speaking
• B) breathing
• C) salivating
• D) looking over the shoulder

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Definitions:

Tay-Sachs Disease

Inherited birth defect caused by the loss of genes that encode the enzyme necessary for breaking down certain fatty substances; appears 4 to 6 months after birth and results in intellectual disability, physical changes, and death by about age 5.

Genetic Errors

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Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy

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