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Which of the following acutely inhibits the release of glucocorticoids in the adrenal glands? a. GABA b. Cortisol c. Estrogen d. Serotonin e. Acetylcholine - ANSWERSa. GABA A teacher assigns the children in class to solve as many math problems as they can on their own in 20 minute period. Teacher makes a note of each student's progress, divides the class into groups to further work on the problems together, and provides help to each group when members are stuck. This strategy most d...

The nervous system - ANSWERSserves as the body's communication network, coordinating data reception with appropriate reaction two parts - ANSWERSperipheral and central nervous system peripheral nervous system - ANSWERScollects data it receives information such as temperature, pain, light, and pressure from its surroundings as quickly as it receives input, it transmits it to an analytic center via special conduits known as nerves. central nervous system - ANSWERSThe unified coll...

4. Pharmacological treatment in autism spectrum disorder is most likely to have a positive effect on which of the following? A. Aggressiveness B. Gaze aversion C. Prosodic modulation D. Gestural communication - ANSWERSA. Aggressiveness 27. The parents of a toddler are concerned about a recent increase in the frequency, intensity and duration of the child's temper tantrums. The parents report that the toddler gets on the floor, kicks and screams when they set limits. The child's heal...

1. An abused child runs to hide in the bedroom closet at the sound of the garage door opening even though the abusive parent no longer lives in the home, and even though hiding never prevented the abuse when that parent was present. This fear response can best be explained with which of the following learning models? A. Incentive learning B. Operant conditioning C. Learned helplessness D. Classical conditioning E. Contingency management - ANSWERSD 2. A child suddenly screams in th...

Which assessment finding would be the earliest and most sensitive indicator that there is an alteration in intracranial regulation? A. Change in level of consciousness B. Inability to focus visually C. Loss of primitive reflexes D. Unequal pupil size - ANSWERSA. Change in level of consciousness What is the CNS comprised of? - ANSWERSthe brain and spinal cord What is the peripheral nervous system? - ANSWERSall the nerve fibers (outside of the brain and spinal cord) including 12 pai...

Medical schools with a holistic approach to admissions consider which of the following? - ANSWERS1. MCAT score & GPA 2. Medical Exposure 3. Extracurriculars When do medical school applications open? - ANSWERSMay What are some important things to know when preparing for the MCAT? Select all the apply. - ANSWERS1. Ensure you have taken necessary pre-requisites 2. Use all study resources to determine which method is set for you 3. Consider your application cycle ad when you hope t apply ...

Most Common Medical Specialties - ANSWERSInternal Medicine - Prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Pediatrics - Children. Family Practice - Ongoing primary care. Cardiology - heart. Psychiatry - mind. Neurology - nervous system. Oncology - cancer. Radiology - use of imaging to both diagnose and treat disease visualized within the human body Most Common Surgical Specialties - ANSWERSAnesthesiology - anesthesia. Cardiovascular Surgery - heart surgery. Obstetrics and Gynecology - dealing with fe...

A 27 yo patient is seen for intermittent muscle twitching. Examination demonstrates full strength with normal muscle bulk. An EMG demonstrates spontaneous discharges which are relatively constant and represent firing of the motor unit. These findings are typical of: A. Cramps B. spasms C. myokymia D. fibrillations E. Fasciculations - ANSWERSE. Fasciculations A 72 yo patient presents with subacute onset of progressive ataxia of gait and limbs. Laboratory testing reveals the presence of an...

60 y/o right-handed M, getting lost, only writes on right half of paper. Left-sided hemineglect. Where is the lesion? - ANSWERSRIGHT PARIETAL LOBE 66 y/o with HTN develops vertigo, diplopia, nausea, vomiting, hiccups, L face numbness, nystagmus, hoarseness, ataxia of limbs, staggering gait, and tendency to fall to the left. Dx? - ANSWERSLATERAL MEDULLARY STROKE 78 y/o pt had an ischemic stroke that left him with a residual mild hemiplegia. Pt appeared to be unaware that there was a proble...

60 y/o right-handed M, getting lost, only writes on right half of paper. Left-sided hemi-neglect. Where is the lesion? (8x) - ANSWERSRIGHT PARIETAL LOBE 66 y/o with HTN develops vertigo, diplopia, nausea, vomiting, hiccups, L face numbness, nystagmus, hoarseness, ataxia of limbs, staggering gait, and tendency to fall to the left. Dx? (8x) - ANSWERSLATERAL MEDULLARY STROKE 78 y/o pt had an ischemic stroke that left him with a residual mild hemiplegia. Pt appeared to be unaware that there wa...