When Brett went for a physical exam to determine why he was obese, he was diagnosed with a genetic disorder known as _____.
A) Prader-Willi syndrome
B) Munchausen syndrome
C) Munchausen-by-proxy syndrome
D) Kleinfelters syndrome
E) Downs syndrome

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Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes decreased muscle tone, slow metabolism, and an insatiable appetite, leading to obesity. Munchausen syndrome is a psychological disorder in which a person fakes illness for attention, Munchausen-by-proxy syndrome is a form of child abuse in which a caregiver intentionally causes illness in a child, Kleinfelters syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects males and leads to infertility and other physical characteristics, and Downs syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by intellectual disability and facial abnormalities.

When Brett Went for a Physical Exam to Determine Why