A Person Does NOT Usually Need to Check with a Physician

question 82

Multiple Choice

A person does NOT usually need to check with a physician about symptoms that are

• A)recurrent.
• B)familiar.
• C)persistent.
• D)severe.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Pruning

The process of eliminating weaker synaptic contacts while strengthening others to improve the efficiency of neuronal communication.

Cell Death

The process by which a cell ceases to function and is systematically eliminated, an essential part of an organism's growth and development; it can be programmed (apoptosis) or result from injury (necrosis).

Amygdala

A region of the brain primarily involved in the processing of memory, decision-making, and emotional responses.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Range of cognitive symptoms from mild to severe that characterize autism; severe symptoms include greatly impaired social interaction, a bizarre and narrow range of interests, marked abnormalities in language and communication, and fixed, repetitive movements.