To Reduce Risk for School Drop-Out, Researchers Have Focused Their

question 84

Multiple Choice

To reduce risk for school drop-out, researchers have focused their attention on the transition to junior high and specifically the:

• A) confluence of puberty, changing schools, and increased academic demands.
• B) heightened opportunity to prevent stress.
• C) benefit of sex education.
• D) need for art and music training.

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Definitions:

Stroke Volume

The amount of blood ejected by the left ventricle of the heart in one contraction, an important parameter in assessing cardiac health.

Elasticity

The ability of a material or tissue to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed.

Diastole

The phase of the heart cycle during which the heart relaxes and fills with blood following contraction.

Pallor

An abnormal paleness of the skin, often indicative of anemia, shock, or serious illness.