According to a Recent Large-Scale Study of Eighth- and Tenth-Graders,amongst

question 101

Multiple Choice

According to a recent large-scale study of eighth- and tenth-graders,amongst the various risk factors,which of the following is the strongest predictor of substance abuse?

• A) Monitoring in schools
• B) Genetic predisposition
• C) Ethnicity
• D) Peer relations

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Definitions:

Sodium and Water

Vital components for physiological functions, closely regulated to maintain fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle function in the body.

Excretion

The process of removing waste substances from the body, primarily performed by organs like the kidneys, liver, skin, and lungs.

Jejunostomy Feeding

The provision of nutrition directly into the jejunum (part of the small intestine) through a surgically created opening known as a jejunostomy.

Diarrhea

A condition characterized by the frequent passage of loose or watery stools, often a symptom of infection or digestive issues.