An Event Can Be a Contributing Cause of an Injury

question 68

True/False

An event can be a contributing cause of an injury without being the proximate cause.

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Definitions:

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, influencing heart rate, blood pressure, and glucose metabolism.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, such as fear and pleasure.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities.

Gray Matter

A major component of the central nervous system, consisting of neuronal cell bodies, neuropil (dendrites and myelinated as well as unmyelinated axons), glial cells (astroglia and oligodendrocytes), and capillaries.