The Non-Abusing Parent Can Buffer the Negative Effects of Addiction

question 8

True/False

The non-abusing parent can buffer the negative effects of addiction.

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Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually measured in beats per minute (bpm).

Breathing

The process of inhaling and exhaling air in order to facilitate gas exchange with the internal environment, primarily by bringing in oxygen and flushing out carbon dioxide.

Digestion

The process by which food is broken down in the body to release energy and nutrients.

Reproductive System

A collection of organs and structures in the body responsible for producing offspring through sexual reproduction.