Our Understanding of Mental Illness Has Been Most Advanced by Discoveries

question 50

Multiple Choice

Our understanding of mental illness has been most advanced by discoveries involving the

• A) degree of convolutions in the brain's surface.
• B) evolution of the telencephalon.
• C) sequence of developmental specialization.
• D) chemicals involved in brain communications.
• E) nature of the blood-brain barrier.

---

Definitions:

Cardiac Arrest

A medical emergency that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating, leading to a lack of blood flow to the brain and other vital organs.

CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, a lifesaving technique used in emergencies to restore blood flow and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest.

AED

An Automated External Defibrillator, a medical device designed to help people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest through defibrillation.

Emergency Call

A telephone call made to emergency services, such as police, fire, or ambulance, in a situation that requires immediate attention.