The SOMPA System Includes a Physical Examination Because

question 46

Multiple Choice

The SOMPA system includes a physical examination because

• A)physical skills are related to intelligence.
• B)medical problems can interfere with performance on mental measures and school assignments.
• C)the SOMPA is primarily a physical health evaluation.
• D)its underlying theory is that intelligence is completely biological.

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Definitions:

Calcitriol Levels

Calcitriol levels refer to the concentration of calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D, in the body, which is crucial for maintaining bone health and calcium homeostasis.

Calcitonin

Calcitonin is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate blood calcium levels by lowering them when high.

Osteoblast Activity

The process involving bone-forming cells responsible for bone growth and the synthesis of new bone tissue.

Osteoclast Activity

The process involving osteoclast cells, which are responsible for bone resorption, part of the bone remodeling process.