Why Would Panic Attacks Be Accompanied by Physical Symptoms Such

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Multiple Choice

Why would panic attacks be accompanied by physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, sweating, and chills?

• A) These symptoms represent the body's first attempts to quiet the physical system and return to a state of normalcy.
• B) These same physical symptoms would be evident in the presence of an actual threat causing fear and anxiety.
• C) Panic attacks are usually a precursor to legitimate physical ailments, such as a stroke or heart attack.
• D) Without these symptoms, a person wouldn't recognize that she or he is experiencing anything out of the ordinary.

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