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What is the MOST common metabolic disorder to cause intellectual disability?
A) Tay-Sachs disease
B) Down syndrome
C) fragile X syndrome
D) phenylketonuria (PKU)
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
A genetic disorder that results in the inability to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, potentially causing intellectual disability and developmental disorders if untreated.
Metabolic Disorder
A medical condition that affects the body’s ability to convert food into energy, often due to enzyme deficiencies or hormonal imbalances.
Tay-Sachs Disease
A genetic disorder that results in the destruction of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
- Recognize and delineate the different factors leading to intellectual disability.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize and delineate the different factors leading to intellectual disability.
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