Increased Impulsivity and Hyperactivity, as Well as Difficulty with Organizing

question 78

Multiple Choice

Increased impulsivity and hyperactivity, as well as difficulty with organizing and integrating information, has been reported in children born to women who heavily used marijuana during their pregnancy. This is likely because

• A) cannabis crosses through the placenta and alters the neurology in the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain that handles higher cognitive functioning.
• B) the newborns undergo a difficult period of withdrawal from the drug following their birth.
• C) the lungs of the newborn are underdeveloped and the brain does not receive an adequate supply of oxygen.
• D) cannabis restricts the blood flow to the developing fetal brain during the second trimester of the pregnancy.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, indicating how much revenue contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Net Operating Income

A measure of the profitability of a business's core operational activities, excluding any income or expenses not directly related to its main operations.

Sales Volumes

The quantity of products or services sold by a company within a specific period.

Contribution Margin Per Unit

The difference between the selling price per unit and variable cost per unit of a product.