Delirium Involves ___________, Possibly Resulting From______________

question 130

Multiple Choice

Delirium involves ___________, possibly resulting from______________.

• A) an allergic reaction; dehydration
• B) widespread disruption of brain activity; imbalances in the levels of certain neurotransmitters
• C) widespread neurotransmitter excess; undetected tumors
• D) underactivity of neural firing; cognitive decline

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Definitions:

Red Bone Marrow

The soft, spongy tissue inside bones that produces blood cells.

Hydrostatic Skeleton

Of soft-bodied invertebrates, a fluid-filled chamber that contractile cells exert force on.

Sea Anemones

Marine, predatory animals of the order Actiniaria; they are notable for their colorful appearance and a body structure similar to a flower.

Anal Sphincter

A ring of muscle surrounding the anus that helps control the passage of feces out of the body by contracting and relaxing.