Studies of Children Exposed to Noise Pollution Have Shown All

question 237

Multiple Choice

Studies of children exposed to noise pollution have shown all of the following effects EXCEPT for

• A)decreased persistence in problem-solving.
• B)increased social contacts.
• C)poor reading skills.
• D)increased stress.

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged ions (H+) that contribute to acidity or alkalinity of a solution.

Proximal Convoluted Tubule

The portion of the nephron in the kidney responsible for the reabsorption of water, ions, and other substances from the filtered blood.

Distal Convoluted Tubule

A portion of the nephron in the kidney where significant salt and water reabsorption and secretion of ions into the urine occur, aiding in the regulation of blood pressure, volume, and pH.

Filtrate

The liquid that has passed through a filter, often referring to the fluid that passes through the kidney's nephrons during the process of urine formation.