The Misclassification And/or Inappropriate Placement of Minority Students in Special

question 11

True/False

The misclassification and/or inappropriate placement of minority students in special education programs often results in stigmatization and lower expectations.

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Definitions:

Vasopressin

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that regulates the body's retention of water and constricts blood vessels.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that signals the kidneys to increase water reabsorption in the blood, thereby controlling the water balance in the body.

Potassium Secretion

The process by which cells actively transport potassium ions out of the cell or into the extracellular fluid or lumen of an organ.

Infundibulum

A funnel-shaped structure, often referring to parts of the brain (pituitary stalk) or reproductive system (oviduct entrance) in humans.