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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following is a genetic disorder that results from one extra chromosome in each cell during the development of the fetus? | Down syndrome |
| A small amount of tissue removed from the body for examination under a microscope is a(n) ________. | biopsy specimen |
| Which condition is caused by high cholesterol levels that can lead to the accumulation of fatty deposits along the inner walls of arteries? | atherosclerosis |
| Which of the following is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord caused by a bacterial or viral infection? | meningitis |
| Which of the following conditions may cause increased thirst, increased urination, and fatigue? | diabetes mellitus type II |
| Which common neurological disorder that is caused by the misfiring of nerve groups in the brain results in seizures? | epilepsy |
| By what age can most toddlers walk independently? | 15 months |
| Geriatric patients are defined as patients who are over the age of ________. |