Regarding hydrocephaly,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) About 10,000 hydocephalic babies are born each year in the United States and Canada.
B) A surgical procedure that drains the fluid from the brain cavities can prevent severe intellectual disability.
C) Even with surgical treatment, children with hydrocephaly usually score below average on mental tests.
D) Hydrocephaly is a hereditary condition caused by a sex-linked gene.

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Hydrocephaly is not a hereditary condition caused by a sex-linked gene. It can be caused by a variety of factors such as infections, brain hemorrhages, or obstruction of the flow of cerebrospinal fluid.

Regarding Hydrocephaly,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE