An Infant with Pyloric Stenosis Experiences Excessive Vomiting That Can

question 12

Multiple Choice

An infant with pyloric stenosis experiences excessive vomiting that can result in:

• A)hyperchloremia.
• B)hypernatremia.
• C)metabolic acidosis.
• D)metabolic alkalosis.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Special cells within the nervous system that communicate information via electrical and chemical signals.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, which is responsible for coordinating and regulating muscular activity.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, notably fear and pleasure, and in forming emotional memories.

Neuroplasticity

The ability within the brain to constantly change both the structure and function of many cells in response to experience or trauma.