Children Whose Mothers Did Not Want Them Were ____________ Compared

question 11

Multiple Choice

Children whose mothers did not want them were ____________ compared to control children.

• A)less likely to be breast-fed
• B)more likely to be underweight at birth
• C)less likely to have school-related problems later
• D)less likely to be referred for psychiatric help as teenagers

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Definitions:

Glial Cells

In the central and peripheral nervous system, these are the non-neuronal cells that provide support and protection for nerve cells.

Macrophages

A kind of leukocyte that consumes and breaks down cell waste, external materials, microorganisms, and malignant cells through the process known as phagocytosis.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, acting as a cushion for the brain's cortex, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection.

Cells

The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms, serving as the building blocks of life.