The Total or Partial Loss of the Ability to Use

question 58

Multiple Choice

The total or partial loss of the ability to use or understand language is

• A) Dysphagia
• B) Paralysis
• C) Aphasia
• D) Dementia

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Definitions:

Teratogen

From the Greek word tera, meaning “monster,” this term refers to any agent that causes a birth defect. Teratology is the field of study that investigates the causes of birth defects.

Prescription Drug

Medications that are legally dispensed only by a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

Some Depressants

Substances that decrease or slow down central nervous system activities, affecting mental and physical functions.

Teratology

The study of abnormalities of physiological development, focusing on the causes and biological processes behind birth defects.