A Typical Consists of Two Parents and Their Immediate Biological

question 50

Multiple Choice

A typical consists of two parents and their immediate biological offspring or adopted children.

• A) basic family
• B) atomic family
• C) extended family
• D) band unit
• E) nuclear family

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Definitions:

Hypernatremia

Abnormally high plasma concentration of sodium ions.

Oversecretion

The production and release of a substance, such as a hormone or enzyme, in greater amounts than normal or necessary, often leading to various physiological imbalances or conditions.

Thirst Regulation

The physiological mechanisms controlling the desire to drink fluids, largely governed by hypothalamic activity.

Osmoreceptors

Specialized sensory receptors that detect changes in the osmotic pressure of body fluids and help regulate fluid balance.