The Goal for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Is to

question 19

Multiple Choice

The goal for persons with developmental disabilities is to

• A)Live in an apartment without support of others
• B)Receive needed care in a nursing center
• C)Be independent to the extent possible
• D)Be able to support themselves financially

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Definitions:

Kidneys

Bean-shaped organs responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and excreting them, along with water, as urine.

Lungs

Organs in the chest that are crucial for respiration, allowing for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and blood.

Acetazolamide

A medication used to treat glaucoma, epilepsy, altitude sickness, and as a diuretic to manage fluid retention.

Carbonic Anhydrase

Enzyme that catalyzes the reaction between carbon dioxide and water to form carbonic acid.