An Adolescent Has Recently Had a Ring Inserted into Her

question 20

Multiple Choice

An adolescent has recently had a ring inserted into her navel. Which of the following is the greatest risk facing the adolescent as a result of this activity?

• A) A scar over the navel
• B) A local and/or systemic infection
• C) A greater acceptance by peers
• D) A strained relationship with parents

Describe the ecological and economic importance of maintaining biodiversity.

Recognize the role and methods of forest management and restoration in sustaining biodiversity.

Understand the concepts of first and second-growth forests and their ecological importance.

Comprehend the effects of anthropogenic activities on climate change and loss of biodiversity.

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Definitions:

Axon

The long, slender projection of a nerve cell that transmits electrical impulses away from the neuron's body.

GABA

GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, involved in reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.

Anxiety

A state of apprehension, unease, or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated ill.

Paralysis

The loss of the ability to move one or more muscles, often as a result of nerve damage or neurological disease.