The Biological Abnormality Most Consistently Found in Individuals with Autism

question 57

Multiple Choice

The biological abnormality most consistently found in individuals with autism is a(n) :

• A)Elevated dopamine level
• B)Elevated serotonin level
• C)Ability to regulate neuromodulator levels
• D)Reduced serotonin level

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Definitions:

Amylase

An enzyme produced primarily by the pancreas and salivary glands that helps in the digestion of carbohydrates by breaking down starch into sugar.

Anorexia

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight and a refusal to maintain a healthy body weight.

Cholecystectomy

A surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder.

Colostomy

A surgical operation where a piece of the colon is diverted to an artificial opening in the abdominal wall.