We Are Likely to Find That Most of the Children

question 55

Multiple Choice

We are likely to find that most of the children with autistic disorder

• A) are girls.
• B) also suffer from depression, tic disorders, and other forms of psychopathology.
• C) come from poverty-stricken environments.
• D) were identified as having the disorder before they were 3 years old.

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Brush Border Cells

Epithelial cells found in the intestinal lining and kidney, characterized by a densely packed layer of microvilli on their apical surface to enhance absorption.

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Small Molecules

Chemical substances that are not very large, typically having a low molecular weight, and often used in pharmacology and biochemistry.

Calcium

A mineral essential for human life, involved in bone formation, muscle contraction, and many other physiological processes.