Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 7 - The Nervous System - Review Questions - Page 303: 42

Answer

Her son might be affected by cerebral palsy.

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Cerebral palsy might be caused by a difficult delivery due to temporary lack of oxygen. It is a neuromuscular disability in which the voluntary muscles of the victim are poorly controlled and spastic because of brain damage. Victims might have seizures, impaired hearing or vision, or intellectual disabilities. The situation of an infant may worsen if not attended properly.
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