Reba Has Been Accurately Diagnosed as Being Affected by Organic

question 19

Multiple Choice

Reba has been accurately diagnosed as being affected by organic retardation. Which statement about Reba would ALWAYS be true?

• A)Reba's retardation is due to some identifiable biological cause.
• B)Reba's level of retardation would be either severe or profound.
• C)Reba was raised in an understimulating environment.
• D)Reba has three 21st chromosomes.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron (nerve cell) to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Medulla

The lower part of the brainstem, controlling essential life-sustaining functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Central Nervous System

The segment of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord, tasked with processing sensory data and generating appropriate responses.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, including the nerves and ganglia.