Regarding hydrocephaly, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) About 10,000 hydrocephalic 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.

Question

Regarding hydrocephaly, which of the following statements is FALSE?​
A) ​About 10,000 hydrocephalic 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.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hydrocephaly is not caused by a sex-linked gene, and there is no evidence to suggest that it is hereditary in nature. While the other statements are generally true, this one is false.

Regarding Hydrocephaly, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE?​

Regarding Hydrocephaly, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE?