Brain Damage,specifically to the __________,Has Been Shown to Be Caused

question 23

Multiple Choice

Brain damage,specifically to the __________,has been shown to be caused by adolescent methamphetamine abuse.

• A)gray matter
• B)basal ganglia
• C)cortex
• D)cerebellum

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Definitions:

Basement Membrane

A slim, compact extracellular matrix layer that divides epithelial or endothelial cells from the connective tissue beneath, crucial for tissue renewal, filtration, and communication between cells.

Epithelium

Layers of cells covering internal and external surfaces of the body, including skin, glands, and digestive tract linings.

Major Manifestations

Principal signs or symptoms indicating the presence of a disease or condition.

Inflammation

A biological response to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens or damaged cells, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.