What Key Evidence Has Emerged to Disprove the Myth That

question 13

Multiple Choice

What key evidence has emerged to disprove the myth that thimerosal (a mercury-based preservative) is responsible for autism?

• A) Historically, no children with autism ever came into direct contact with thimerosal.
• B) The incidence of autism has climbed after thimerosal was removed from the MMR vaccine.
• C) As the amount of thimerosal in baby food has increased, the incidence of autism has decreased.
• D) The incidence of autism has decreased significantly, but only in females who are immune the impact of thimerosal.

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Definitions:

Hysterics

Outdated term referring to exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement; now more commonly related to conversion disorder in psychology.

Psychogenic

Originating in the mind or in mental or emotional conflict.

Somatogenic

Pertaining to or originating from physical or bodily factors, especially in relation to mental health conditions.

Neurophysiological Processes

Processes related to the functioning of the nervous system, including brain activities and the mechanisms underlying neural functions.