An Unnatural Craving For,and Compulsive Eating Of,nonfood Items During Pregnancy

question 121

Multiple Choice

An unnatural craving for,and compulsive eating of,nonfood items during pregnancy is known as ________.

• A)pica
• B)apnea
• C)jaundice
• D)salpingitis

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the peripheral and central nervous system that plays a key role in muscle activation and memory functions.

Skeletal Muscles

The muscles attached to bones that are responsible for voluntary movements of the body.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate nerve cell activity.

Hebbian Learning Rule

A principle describing how neurons might adapt during learning, suggesting that when a neuron frequently assists in firing another, the connection between them strengthens.