Severe Impairment of All Aspects of Growth and Development, Including

question 42

Multiple Choice

Severe impairment of all aspects of growth and development, including difficulty feeding, mental retardation, and stunted skeletal growth, are associated with:

• A) myxedema.
• B) Cushing's syndrome.
• C) diabetes insipidus.
• D) cretinism.
• E) Graves' disease.

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Definitions:

Parkinson Disease

A progressive neurological disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slowed movement, due to the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.

Muscular Control

Involves the coordinated actions of muscles to perform movements, regulated by the nervous system.

Shaking

Involuntary, rhythmic muscle movements involving to and fro movements of one or more parts of the body, often resulting from neurological conditions, stress, or cold.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's response to stress, increasing heart rate and blood flow to muscles.