Pervasive Developmental Disorders Characterized by Problems in Social Interaction, Verbal

question 53

Short Answer

Pervasive developmental disorders characterized by problems in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors.

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Definitions:

Neuromuscular Excitability

The ability of a muscle and its corresponding nerves to respond to stimuli, crucial for muscle contraction.

Increased Osmolality

A higher concentration of solutes in a solution, leading to increased osmotic pressure and potentially affecting cellular processes and fluid balance.

Extracellular Fluid

A fluid that surrounds cells and forms part of the body's internal environment, facilitating the transport of nutrients, oxygen, and waste products.

ADH

Antidiuretic hormone, a hormone that regulates water balance in the body by increasing the kidneys' ability to reabsorb water.