The Concept That Individuals Have a Predisposition to Stress, Which

question 2

Multiple Choice

The concept that individuals have a predisposition to stress, which makes an individual more vulnerable to the challenges of daily living and potential mental illness, such as depression or bipolar disorder, can best be defined as ___________.

• A) Diathesis stress model
• B) Generalized adaptation syndrome
• C) Allostasis
• D) Maladaptive coping syndrome

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Definitions:

Liver

A vital organ in vertebrates which performs functions such as detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Diaphragm

Musculomembranous partition between the abdominal and thoracic cavities.

Common Bile Duct

A duct that carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the duodenum, playing a critical role in digestion by introducing bile to the intestinal tract.

Gallbladder

Pear-shaped receptacle on the inferior surface of the liver; serves as a storage reservoir for bile.