A Young Man Is Having Trouble Getting Along with His

question 19

Multiple Choice

A young man is having trouble getting along with his roommate. Sometimes, his roommate does not speak for days. On other days, he speaks rapidly without stopping. He is often abrasive and aggressive. The roommate is showing symptoms of ___________.

• A)delusional disorder
• B)somatoform disorder
• C)bipolar disorder
• D)conversion disorder

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Definitions:

Linea Alba

A fibrous structure that runs down the midline of the abdomen, forming an important anatomical landmark and serving as the attachment for certain abdominal muscles.

Serratus Anterior

A muscle located on the side of the thorax that assists in the upward movement of the arms and stabilizes the scapula.

Rectus Abdominis

A long muscle that runs vertically on each side of the anterior wall of the human abdomen, responsible for flexing the lumbar spine.

External Oblique

A large, flat muscle on the outside of the abdomen, essential for trunk rotation and lateral flexion of the torso.