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What bodily systems are negatively impacted by high doses of childhood trauma, according to the speaker?

• The digestive and circulatory systems

• Brain development, the immune system, and hormonal systems

• The muscular and skeletal systems

• The reproductive and lymphatic systems

What prompted the speaker to fundamentally change her clinical practice and approach to patient care?

• A new pharmaceutical treatment for ADHD

• Observing that many children referred for ADHD symptoms had experienced severe trauma

• A mandate from the hospital administration

• Her residency training in public health

Which brain areas are specifically mentioned as being affected by early adversity?

• Nucleus accumbens, prefrontal cortex, and amygdala

• Cerebellum, brainstem, and hippocampus

• Thalamus, hypothalamus, and medulla

• Occipital lobe, temporal lobe, and parietal lobe

Why are children particularly sensitive to repeated stress activation from adversity?

• They have fully developed immune systems.

• Their brains and bodies are still developing.

• They are less likely to engage in high-risk behavior.

• Their DNA is already fully transcribed.

What is one of the key strategies employed by the Center for Youth Wellness to address the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)?

• Focusing solely on medication for treatment.

• Ignoring the role of parents in prevention.

• Implementing routine screening and multidisciplinary treatment teams.

• Promoting high-risk behaviors to build resilience.