In Recent Years, the Percentage of Cases in Which the Cause

question 47

Multiple Choice

In recent years, the percentage of cases in which the cause of intellectual disabilities is known has dramatically increased due to

• A)better assessment practices by teachers.
• B)the mapping of the human genetic code.
• C)better assessment practices by medical doctors.
• D)advances in microscopic technology.

Understand the relationship between human activities, particularly overexploitation and habitat degradation, and the decline of biodiversity.

Comprehend the legal and scientific efforts to conserve biodiversity on a global scale and recognize the interconnectedness of economic, ethical, and aesthetic values of biodiversity.

Understand factors contributing to species extinction.

Recognize the impact of human activities on species extinction and biodiversity loss.

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Definitions:

Lactated Ringer's Solution

is a fluid commonly used for intravenous hydration and electrolyte replenishment in medical settings, especially during surgery.

Normal Saline

A sterile solution of sodium chloride in water, commonly used in medical settings for a variety of purposes, including hydration and wound cleaning.

Metabolic Acidosis

A disturbance in the body's acid-base balance resulting in a lower than normal blood pH due to increased acid or decreased bicarbonate.

Cheyne-Stokes

A pattern of breathing characterized by progressively deeper and sometimes faster breathing, followed by a gradual decrease that results in a temporary stop in breathing, commonly seen in heart failure and brain injuries.