A Very Large-Scale Study of ADHD in Europe Determined That

question 5

Multiple Choice

A very large-scale study of ADHD in Europe determined that the symptoms between boys and girls were similar,but that girls were more likely to have ____.

• A) other neurological difficulties in addition to ADHD
• B) delays in physical development, including secondary sexual development later
• C) emotional problems and to be bullied by their peers
• D) serious delays in social development

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Definitions:

Constricted Pupils

A condition where the pupils are smaller than usual, often due to light exposure, drug use, or autonomic nervous system activity.

Parasympathetic Division

Another term for the parasympathetic nervous system, focusing on slowing the heart rate, increasing intestinal and gland activity, and relaxing sphincter muscles.

Muscle Fibers

The individual contractile cells within a muscle that produce force and movement.

Disarticulation

The separation of two bones at their joint, either surgically or as a result of injury.