Are a Group of Severely Disabling Conditions in Children That

question 18

Multiple Choice

are a group of severely disabling conditions in children that are considered to be the result of structural differences in the brain and usually apparent at birth or as the child begins to develop.

• A) Symptom disorders
• B) Conduct disorders
• C) Pervasive developmental disorders
• D) Tic disorders

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Definitions:

Aldosterone

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands which regulates sodium and potassium levels in the blood, influencing blood pressure.

Sodium

A chemical element with symbol Na, a soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal and an essential electrolyte in biological systems.

Urethra

The tube that conducts urine from the bladder to the outside of the body in both males and females, and also serves as a conduit for semen in males.

Metanephridia

Excretory organs found in many invertebrates, such as annelids, that filter waste materials from the body fluids.