Seven of the Students in Ms

question 20

Multiple Choice

Seven of the students in Ms. Hoye's 4^th grade class are using prescribed medications to control their behavior. The idea that the medical community is at the center of classroom behavior is called:

• A) Social Epidemiology
• B) Gerontology
• C) Medicalization
• D) The Sick Role

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Definitions:

Stomach

The stomach is a muscular organ located in the upper abdomen that receives food from the esophagus, producing gastric acid and digestive enzymes to aid in food digestion.

Orexin

A type of neurotransmitter that plays an important role in regulating wakefulness, appetite, and arousal.

Digestive Track Hormone

Hormones produced by the gastrointestinal tract that regulate various aspects of digestion, including enzyme secretion and gut motility.

PYY

A hormone involved in regulating appetite and food intake, released by the gut in response to eating.