The Parents of a Child Suffering from Depression Ask the Nurse

question 34

Multiple Choice

The parents of a child suffering from depression ask the nurse what causes depression in children.Which answer is an appropriate response by the nurse?

• A)The causes of major depression are unknown.
• B)Major affective disorders in parents increase depression in children.
• C)Boys are more likely than girls to be depressed.
• D)The prevalence rate is higher in prepubescent children.

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Definitions:

Schwann Cells

Glial cells of the peripheral nervous system that wrap around axons, providing electrical insulation (myelination) and support for nerve regeneration.

Myelin Sheath

The fatty layer that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers, speeding up the transmission of nerve impulses.

Neurilemma

The outermost layer of a myelinated nerve fiber, which plays a crucial role in nerve regeneration and conduction.

Oligodendrocytes

A type of glial cell in the central nervous system responsible for producing and maintaining myelin sheaths around neurons.