The Practice of Eating Non-Food Substances,such as Clay or Laundry

question 8

Multiple Choice

The practice of eating non-food substances,such as clay or laundry starch,during pregnancy is called ________.

• A)hyperemesis
• B)pica
• C)pregnancy-induced hunger
• D)diuresis

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Definitions:

Stressor

Any event, situation, or stimulus that causes stress, triggering a physiological or psychological response.

Sympathetic System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's rapid involuntary response to dangerous or stressful situations (fight or flight response).

Parasympathetic Branch

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for stimulating "rest-and-digest" or "feed and breed" activities that occur when the body is at rest.