Aspiration Is

question 63

Multiple Choice

Aspiration is

• A)Loss of appetite
• B)Breathing of fluid,food,vomitus,or an object into the lungs
• C)Backward flow of food from the stomach to the mouth
• D)Swelling of body tissues with water

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Definitions:

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that helps reduce neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.

Alcohol

A psychoactive substance found in drinks such as beer, wine, and spirits, capable of altering mood, behavior, and cognitive functioning.

Tranquilizers

Medications used to reduce tension or anxiety, often by depressing nerve function or inducing sedation.

Hereditary Basis

The genetic foundation or background that influences the traits and characteristics that are passed from parents to offspring.