Question

37. Life expectancy in the U.S. is comparable to similar developed nations A. True B. False 38. Lifestyle modification can decrease the risks and acquisition of the current chronic diseases that plagues U.S. citizens A. True B. False 39. Electronic Medical Records should decrease the incidence of iatrogenic deaths A. True B. False 40. A consensus of neuroscientists agree that brain development may continue to the mid 20s or early 30s A. True B. False 41. A master's degree is required for licensure and certification as a genetic counselor True B False A. 42. The Punnett Square should be used in determining likelihood of parents transmitting an autosomal recessive or dominant trait to their child True B False

Answer 1

37. False

The average life expextancy in the U.S is comparitively lesser than the similar developed nations.

38. True

Lifestyle modification like eating more healthy food, doing exercise on a regular basis, avoiding drinking and smoking habits and getting quality sleep can significantly help in preventing the risk of current chronic diseases that plagues U.S citizens. Obesity is one of the most prominent health problem among the U.S population.

39. True

Electronic Medical Records will help in improving disease diagnosis, patient outcome and reducing medical errors. Hence it will eventually help in decreasing the incidence of iatrogenic deaths.

40. True

These days, a consensus of neuroscientists agree that brain development likely persists until at least the mid-20s – possibly until the 30s.

41. True

Genetic counselors go through specialized training in the field of medical genetics and counseling and it is mandatory to have at least a master's degree. However, to enrole in an accredited genetic counseling master's degree program, a bachelor's degree is not compulsary but Certification is typically needed to get a license.