Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
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Among the given options, option (a) is the most appropriate.
The statement mentioned is true for Achondroplasia.
This genetic disorder is characterized by the normal length of the torso but the limbs are short depicting a dwarfism condition. Although this order does not affect intelligence, the individual is prone to recurrent ear infections.
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