Young Maternal Age, Disorganization or Dysfunction of the Family, and Few

question 81

Multiple Choice

Young maternal age, disorganization or dysfunction of the family, and few family support networks are examples of which of the following?

• A) Biological risk factors
• B) Environmental risk factors
• C) Developmental delays
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Sympathetic

Pertaining to the sympathetic nervous system, a part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for fight or flight responses.

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digest functions, reducing heart rate and increasing digestive activities.

Homeostasis

The process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

The segment of the nervous system responsible for regulating automatic body functions such as heartbeat, digestive processes, and breathing rate.