Gwen Is a Fourth Grader Who Has Trouble Sitting Still,listening

question 91

Essay

Gwen is a fourth grader who has trouble sitting still,listening to her teacher,and playing calmly with friends.She has been taking medication for these problems and is experiencing some side effects.In particular,she has sleep problems,does not feel like eating very often,and has uncontrollable muscle twitching in her arms.
a. What type of medication is Gwen taking? How does this drug work?
b. Explain the major reason why it is desirable to add behavioral therapy to biological treatment for children with this disorder.

Compare and contrast the endocrine system with other body systems.

Understand the hormonal regulation of physiological processes.

Recognize the structural and functional relationships within the endocrine glands.

Explain the concept of hormone secretion mechanisms and their targets.

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Definitions:

Opportunistic

Taking advantage of situations with little regard for principles or consequences, often to gain personal benefits or advantages.

Cinema

A movie theater where films are shown for public entertainment or the art of filmmaking itself.

Punctuation

The marks used in writing that clarify meaning by indicating separation of phrases, clauses, or to denote pauses.

Meanwhile

Concurrently; at the same time or during the same period that something else is happening.