There Is Rarely One Agent That Is Associated with an Outcome;

question 69

Essay

There is rarely one agent that is associated with an outcome; instead, multiple factors contribute to an outcome. Discuss the multiple factors that contribute to microcephaly after exposure to the Zika virus.

Describe the structure and function of a neuromuscular junction.

Understand the role of calcium in muscle contraction.

Explain the process of excitation-contraction coupling in skeletal muscle fibers.

Identify the biochemical steps involved in muscle contraction.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Perspective

A framework in psychology which posits that human behavior is influenced by unconscious motives and conflicts.

Fixated

Describes a psychological state or condition where an individual becomes obsessively focused on an object, subject, or activity.

Oral Stage

A phase in Freud's psychosexual development theory occurring from birth to about 18 months, where an infant's pleasure centers on the mouth.

Defense Mechanisms

Unconscious psychological strategies brought into play by the mind to manipulate, deny, or distort reality in order to defend against feelings of anxiety and unacceptable impulses.