________ Are a Group of Severely Disabling Conditions in Children

question 59

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

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Definitions:

Respiratory Acidosis

A condition where the lungs cannot remove enough carbon dioxide produced by the body, leading to a disturbance in the body's acid-base balance.

Carbon Dioxide Retention

A condition in which the lungs are unable to effectively expel carbon dioxide, leading to increased levels in the blood.

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute, an important measure of heart function.

Gastric Acid

A highly acidic solution produced by the glands in the stomach, essential for digestion and killing ingested pathogens.