What Is an Important Consideration in Preventing Injuries During Middle

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is an important consideration in preventing injuries during middle childhood?

• A) Achieving social acceptance is a primary objective.
• B) The incidence of injuries in girls is significantly higher than it is in boys.
• C) Injuries from burns are the highest at this age because of fascination with fire.
• D) Lack of muscular coordination and control results in an increased incidence of injuries.

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Definitions:

Nucleus Accumbens

A region in the brain involved in the reward circuit, associated with pleasure, addiction, and fear reactions.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain associated with memory formation, organization, and storage.

Amygdala

A structure in the brain involved in emotion regulation, especially emotions related to survival such as fear and aggression.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.