It Is Most Likely That the Abuser in Child Abuse

question 27

True/False

It is most likely that the abuser in child abuse cases is a relative of the victim.

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Definitions:

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating neuronal excitability and is involved in inducing relaxation and reducing anxiety.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron (nerve cell) to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Inhibitory

Pertaining to a neurotransmitter, neuron, or process that decreases the likelihood of a neuron firing and transmitting its message to other neurons.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate physiological processes and behavior.