Every Month Julie Suffers from Severe Menstrual Cramps

question 227

Multiple Choice

Every month Julie suffers from severe menstrual cramps.Julie is convinced she has a rare disease and has had many medical tests,none of which has found any disease.When a specialist tells Julie that she is physically normal,she seeks another specialist for an opinion.Julie has symptoms of:

• A)phobic disorder
• B)conversion disorder
• C)malingering
• D)hypochondriasis

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Definitions:

Exteroceptors

Sensory receptors that receive stimuli from the external environment, involved in senses such as sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch.

Olfactory Cortex

A region of the brain involved in the processing of smell information received from the olfactory receptors.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment and send signals to the central nervous system.

Nasal Cavity

The large air-filled space behind the nose that filters, warms, and humidifies inhaled air.