The Hormone That Increases When an Infant Recognizes a Familiar

question 44

Multiple Choice

The hormone that increases when an infant recognizes a familiar person:

• A)vasopressin
• B)oxytocin
• C)prolactin
• D)serotonin

Conduct assessments for specific conditions such as kidney inflammation, understanding the methods and rationale behind each.

Recognize and prepare the necessary tools for the assessment of cranial nerves.

Distinguish between the uses of the bell and diaphragm of a stethoscope during various assessments.

Apply proper techniques for specific assessments, including tympanic membrane examination in infants and recognizing clinical signs in patients.

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Definitions:

Sex-Linked Abnormality

A genetic condition determined by genes located on the sex chromosomes (typically the X chromosome), affecting males or females disproportionately.

Diabetes

A metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period, due to insulin production problems or the body's inability to use insulin effectively.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

A genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness due to the alteration of a protein called dystrophin that helps keep muscle cells intact.

Sex-Linked Abnormality

Genetic disorders that are determined by the genes located on the sex chromosomes, often leading to diseases or conditions manifesting differently in males and females.