Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Quiz

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What is the prevalence of Autism Disorders as currently defined and operationally diagnosed?

1 in 91

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of Autism Disorders?

Lack of spontaneous sharing of enjoyment with others

Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for Autism Disorders related to communication?

Total lack of the development of spoken language without any attempt to compensate through alternative modes of communication

What is the average male-to-female ratio for Autism Disorders?

<p>4:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of impairment in social interaction is characteristic of Autism Disorders?

<p>Marked impairment in using spoken language</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland controls the overall growth of the body and is sometimes designated as the master gland?

<p>Anterior pituitary gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition caused by severe deficiency of growth hormone (GH) in childhood, resulting in small stature, delayed puberty, and episodes of hypoglycemia?

<p>Pituitary dwarfism</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which condition does excessive GH after bone ossification is complete result in abnormally thick bones, enlarged tongue, and excessively large hands and feet in adults?

<p>Acromegaly</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of life does Gigantism occur due to excess GH while long bone epiphyseal cartilages are still growing?

<p>Childhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which endocrine gland is responsible for regulating the growth of bone, muscle, and other tissues from top to toe?

<p>Anterior pituitary gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the condition that occurs in adults when there is excess growth hormone (GH) after bone ossification is complete, resulting in abnormally thick bones and enlarged extremities?

<p>Acromegaly</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the condition that occurs in children when there is excess growth hormone (GH) while long bone epiphyseal cartilages are still growing, resulting in abnormal growth mainly in the bones of the limbs?

<p>Gigantism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland controls the overall growth of the body and is sometimes designated as the master gland?

<p>Pituitary gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the condition caused by severe deficiency of growth hormone (GH) in childhood, resulting in small stature, delayed puberty, and episodes of hypoglycemia?

<p>Pituitary dwarfism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for excessive growth of the lower jaw, an enlarged tongue, and excessively large hands and feet that occurs in adults when there is excess growth hormone (GH) after bone ossification is complete?

<p>Acromegaly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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