Which of the Following Individuals Does NOT Meet the Criteria

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals does NOT meet the criteria for the diagnosis for intellectual disability?

• A) 21-year-old Jack has Down syndrome and lives in a residential facility.
• B) Thomas has an IQ of 80 and is able to live on his own with some help from his family.
• C) 14-year-old Jujuan has extreme difficulty with language and cannot read,cannot follow basic rules,and needs help with his personal hygiene.
• D) 25-year-old Christine has an IQ of 65 and lives at home,where she receives much assistance with learning practical and social skills.

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Definitions:

Venous Blood

Blood that is returning to the heart through veins after having circulated through the body, characterized by its dark red color due to lower oxygen content.

Sympathetic Stimulation

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in physiological responses such as increased heart rate and blood flow to muscles.

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body uses energy to maintain basic vital functions such as breathing, circulation, and cell production.

Precapillary Sphincters

Ring-like muscles located at the entrance of capillaries, controlling blood flow into the capillaries by contraction and relaxation.