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How many cases of autism have an identified genetic cause?

33% 80 % 100% 15%

How many genes may be involved in causing ASD?

1 25 More than 100 We have no idea, yet.

Which of the following is a generally agreed-upon environmental risk factor for ASD?

A mother who took the prescription drugs Valproic acid and Thalidomide while pregnant A mother who took antibiotics while pregnant A mother who did not take prenatal vitamins while pregnant A mother who took over-the-counter painkillers while pregnant

Which of the following is an environmental factor that may increase a child's risk for ASD?

Vaginal birth High birth weight A mother who did not take prenatal vitamins while pregnant Very premature birth

Which of the following statements is true about the genetic causes of autism?

We know that there is one, definitive combination of genetic mutations that cause ASD. No one genetic mutation or combination of genetic mutations have been shown to cause ASD. Only people with ASD have genetic mutations that have been linked to ASD. Genetic mutations play no role in ASD.

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