The major sign and symptoms of microcephaly is:

Correct answer: D. Small skull in proportion to the normal body size

  • A. Sexual defects
  • B. Excessive number of toes
  • C. Mental retardation
  • D. Small skull in proportion to the normal body size
  • E. Split in upper lip and gap in the roof of mouth

Explanation

Microcephaly is a neurological condition in which a baby's head is much smaller than expected for the baby's age. The head circumference is typically below the third percentile for the baby's sex and age. Microcephaly can be caused by a variety of genetic and environmental factors, and it can be associated with a range of developmental disabilities.

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