Each of the Following Is True of Barbiturates Except ________

question 231

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is true of barbiturates except ________.

• A) when prescribed as medication, they cause dependence when used for long periods
• B) they can cause loss of inhibition and increases in aggression
• C) they can cause permanent psychosis when used by adolescents
• D) when taken during pregnancy, they can produce birth defects

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Definitions:

Skin-Fold Technique

A method to estimate body fat percentage by measuring the thickness of skin folds at specific body sites.

Body-Mass Index

A numerical computation comparing a person's weight and height, used to assess if they are underweight, overweight, or within a healthy weight range.

Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of conditions including increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels, which occur together and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Excessive Abdominal Fat

An unhealthy accumulation of fat in the stomach area, which is linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.