Malnutrition and exposure to lead, PCBs, and other toxins early in childhood can cause a(n)__________ intellectual disability.
A) organic
B) familial
C) systemic
D) endogenous

Question

Malnutrition and exposure to lead, PCBs, and other toxins early in childhood can cause a(n)__________ intellectual disability.
A) ​organic
B) ​familial
C) ​systemic
D) ​endogenous

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Malnutrition and exposure to toxins are both factors that can cause organic intellectual disability, which is caused by physical damage or dysfunction to the brain. Familial intellectual disability is caused by genetic factors, systemic intellectual disability is caused by systemic or medical conditions that affect the brain, and endogenous intellectual disability refers to intellectual disability of unknown cause.

Malnutrition and Exposure to Lead, PCBs, and Other Toxins Early