One Reason Described in the Text That ASD May Be

question 43

Multiple Choice

One reason described in the text that ASD may be disproportionately diagnosed in males is ______.

• A) high levels of male hormones in utero can affect the developing brain, particularly in the limbic system and frontal cortex, which largely process social information
• B) the X chromosome is protective against ASD, because ASD appears to be an X-linked condition
• C) socialization of females tends toward praise for repetitive behaviors, such as washing dishes and folding clothes; thus, girls who exhibit these repetitive behaviors may not be diagnosed
• D) males with ASD tend to exhibit many more disruptive behaviors than girls with ASD, and so there may be more cause to seek diagnosis and treatment for males suspected of having the disorder

Understand the hormonal regulation of renal function, including the interplay between aldosterone, renin, angiotensin II, and atrial natriuretic hormone in controlling blood volume and ion concentration.

Recognize the effects of pharmacological agents and physiological changes on renal function, including diuretics, sympathetic stimulation, and hormonal alterations.

Understand the principles of plasma clearance and its significance in kidney function and drug dosing.

Identify different types of diuretics, their mechanism of action, and their clinical uses.

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