Risk Factors Increase the Likelihood of Contracting a Disease

question 131

True/False

Risk factors increase the likelihood of contracting a disease.

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Definitions:

Social Anxiety Disorder

A chronic mental health condition characterized by significant anxiety or fear of social situations, where individuals feel overly concerned about being judged or embarrassed.

Negative Aspects

The unfavorable or harmful parts or characteristics of a situation, phenomenon, or substance.

GABA Systems

Refers to the system in the brain that uses gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) as a neurotransmitter, playing a key role in regulating nervous system activity and involved in anxiety disorders.

Dysfunction

Impaired or abnormal functioning of an organ or system within the body or in a social context.