Children Are Considered Vulnerable and in Need of Special Attention

question 4

Multiple Choice

Children are considered vulnerable and in need of special attention and advocacy because of which of the following?

• A)Many of them live in poverty
• B)They comprise one of the largest subgroups in the U.S.
• C)They rely on adults to make their needs known to decision makers
• D)They are not legally allowed to advocate for their own needs

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Definitions:

Reabsorption

The process in the kidneys where nutrients, water, and essential ions are reabsorbed into the bloodstream from filtered fluid.

Secretion

The process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland.

Urine Concentration

The process by which the kidneys regulate the electrolyte balance and water content in the body by adjusting the volume and concentration of urine.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone also known as vasopressin that helps control the balance of water in the body by reducing the amount of water excreted in the urine.