Breath Odors May Alert the Examiner to Certain Underlying Metabolic

question 6

Multiple Choice

Breath odors may alert the examiner to certain underlying metabolic conditions. The odor of ammonia on the breath may signify

• A)uremia.
• B)tuberculosis.
• C)hepatic dysfunction.
• D)diabetic ketoacidosis.
• E)intestinal obstruction.

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Definitions:

Depth of Processing

This refers to the concept in cognitive psychology that the level at which information is thought about or engaged with affects how well it is remembered. Deeper, more meaningful processing leads to better retention.

Levels-Of-Processing Principle

A theory suggesting that the depth of mental processing affects memory recall; deeper levels of analysis produce more durable memory traces.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain involved in complex cognitive processes like thought, perception, and memory.

Storage Process

The phase of memory involving the retention and preservation of information over time.