______ Adolescents Are Nearly 3 Times More Likely to Report

question 21

Multiple Choice

______ adolescents are nearly 3 times more likely to report being a victim of childhood physical or sexual abuse than other adolescents.

• A) Employed
• B) LGBT
• C) Poor
• D) Minority

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Definitions:

Metabolic Alkalosis

A condition characterized by an increase in the alkalinity (pH) of the body's fluids, often due to an excessive loss of acidic substances.

Respiratory Alkalosis

A condition resulting from a decrease in the partial pressure of carbon dioxide due to hyperventilation, leading to a pH imbalance.

Hyperventilation

Rapid or deep breathing that exceeds the body's need for oxygen, often resulting in dizziness.

Water Intake

The process of consuming water to maintain hydration, essential for bodily functions and overall health.