Which Mother Is NOT at Higher Risk of Abusing Her

question 176

Multiple Choice

Which mother is NOT at higher risk of abusing her child?

• A) Adrienne, who is incredibly stressed out by her baby's crying
• B) Betty, who insists that her daughter be out of diapers by her first birthday
• C) Cam, who is living in poverty and feels isolated from other people
• D) Ashanti, who is raising her family on a farm

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Definitions:

Calmodulin

Protein receptor for Ca2+ that plays a role in many Ca2+-regulated processes, such as smooth muscle contraction.

Steroid Hormones

Lipid-soluble molecules derived from cholesterol that regulate a variety of physiological functions including metabolism, inflammation, and sexual function.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that surrounds a cell, controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Phosphodiesterase

Enzyme that splits phosphodiester bonds—that is, that breaks down cyclic AMP to AMP.